planetary nebula

A classic planetary nebula, the Cat's Eye ( NGC6543) represents a final, brief yet glorious phase in the life of a sun-like star.

猫眼星云（NGC6543）是个典型的行星星云，它代表了类似太阳的恒星的生命中的最后短暂但又光辉的一段时光。

Many objections can be raised to this picture of planetary nebula formation.

形成行星状星云的这一图象可能会引起许多异议.

The star primarily responsible for this interstellar sculpture can be found in the planetary nebula's center.

至于造成这座星际雕塑品的始作俑者,我们可以在行星状星云的中心看到此恒星的尊容.

The white dwarf star at the center of this planetary nebula may be accompanied by a second-generation world, formed from the debris of the dying star's original planets.

这颗濒临死亡的恒星将原有行星撕成碎块，第二代行星形成于这些碎块。