The Ring Nebula reveals intricate structures symbolizing a dying star’s final phases.
The James Webb Space Telescope has released new detailed images of the iconic Ring Nebula in never-before-seen detail. This planetary nebula’s intricate structure and composition can be seen in the new compelling images obtained by Webb’s Near-Infrared Camera (NIRCam) and Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI).
The Ring Nebula was discovered in 1,779 by astronomers Antoine Darquier de Pellepoix and Charles Messier. It is one of the most prominent and luminous objects in our night skies, approximately 2,500 light-years from Earth.
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