Wolf-Rayet and LBV Nebulae as the Result of Variable and Non-Spherical Stellar Winds
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The physical basis for interpreting observations of nebular morphology around massive stars in terms of the evolution of the central stars is reviewed, and examples are discussed, including NGC 6888, OMC-1, and η Carinae.
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