An ancient red giant star created a rare 'bipolar' nebula as it died (photo)

A dying red giant star and the remains of a stellar companion it shredded long ago have created a rare and short-lived planetary nebula that resembles an overflowing cosmic jug.

An ancient red giant star created a rare 'bipolar' nebula as it died (photo)
A dying red giant star and the remains of a stellar companion it shredded long ago have created a rare and short-lived planetary nebula that resembles an overflowing cosmic jug.