Today we are passing near the Dumbbell Nebula. This magnificent nebula has been around since the red giant star in its center spewed interstellar gas, about two million years ago. Since then, the red giant has changed into a white dwarf star and still sits in the middle of the nebula.
I like to take measurements and make close observations of this beautiful nebula each chance I get. I am fascinated by the way it changes in shape and color.
The Dumbbell Nebula is expected to become a group of stars in another million years or so. More importantly, my most recent measurements detect three distinct areas where a hand full of planets are beginning to form.
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