How can a planetary nebula be identified? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)Responsescentral star remnantcentral star remnantdiffuse edgesdiffuse edgesdark areadark areaspherical shape

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A planetary nebula can be identified by the following two characteristics:

  1. Central star remnant - Planetary nebulae typically have a hot, central star that is the remnant of the original star that shed its outer layers.

  2. Diffuse edges - Planetary nebulae often show a diffuse appearance at their edges due to the expansion of the gas and dust that forms the nebula.

So, the correct answers are central star remnant and diffuse edges.