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M57 is a ring of gas expanding outwards after being thrown off by a red giant star, that now glows faintly as a white dwarf, visible in the centre of the ring.

It is easy to find in the constellation Lyra and can be seen through small telescopes.

M57

M57 the ring nebula - the central star is visible here.