According to Bialik, the multi-polar and rapidly changing internal structure of the nebula makes it not easy to explain using existing models of how planetary nebulae form and evolve. The star at the center of the nebula, which is hidden by dust and debris, may have merged with a companion star or pulled material from a nearby star, creating complex magnetic fields and generating jets.
“At this point, these are all just hypotheses,” Bialk said, adding, “What this shows us is that we don’t fully understand the full range of shaping processes that serve as planetary nebulae.” . The next step is to create the image.” nebular center using the James Webb Space Telescope, because infrared light from the star can penetrate through the dust.”
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