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  • HD 168741: Exploring the White Dwarf at the Ring Nebula's Core
    The central star of the Ring Nebula (M57) is a white dwarf called HD 168741.

    Here's some information about it:

    * Type: White dwarf

    * Temperature: Approximately 120,000 Kelvin (215,000 degrees Fahrenheit)

    * Size: About the size of Earth

    * Mass: Similar to the Sun

    * Age: Around 10,000 years old

    This white dwarf was once a star similar to our Sun, but it has now reached the end of its life. It has shed its outer layers, creating the beautiful ring-shaped nebula we see. The white dwarf is extremely hot and dense, and it will continue to cool and fade over billions of years.

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