Beyond the twinkle: The secret lives of stars after they die – The Times of India
The Helix nebula, imaged here, lies 650 light-years away in the constellation Aquarius. Also known as NGC 7293, it is a typical example of planetary nebulae. (Image credit: Nasa) As children, many of us remember lying on terraces or open fields, trying to count stars. One, two, three and then …