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This image captures the ancient planetary nebula ejected by Sakurai's Object when the star died for the first time. The star itself is not visible, as it was captured before it began brightening again.
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This image captures the ancient planetary nebula ejected by Sakurai's Object when the star died for the first time. The star itself is not visible, as it was captured before it began brightening again.
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'Born-again' star offers rare chance to watch stellar evolution in real time
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