Post-asymptotic giant branch stars
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| definition | A star in a short-lived evolutionary stage evolving from the asymptotic giant branch toward higher effective temperatures. The majority of low and intermediate mass stars (1 to 8 solar masses) are believed to pass through this stage on their way to becoming planetary nebulae. | ||||||
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| contributor | AAS_Frey.Katie_Admin original | ||||||
| creator | AAS_Frey.Katie original | ||||||