A remnant of a red giant is called a planetary nebula or a white dwarf, depending on the mass of the original star. When a red giant exhausts its nuclear fuel, it sheds its outer layers, creating a colorful shell of gas known as a planetary nebula. The core that remains can become a white dwarf, which is a hot, dense stellar remnant that gradually cools over time.
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