The NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope has observed the well-known Ring Nebula with unprecedented detail. Formed by a star throwing off its outer layers as it runs out of fuel, the Ring Nebula is an archetypal planetary nebula. Also known as M57 and NGC 6720, it is both relatively close to Earth at roughly 2,500 light-years away. This new image provides unprecedented spatial resolution and spectral sensitivity. The ring's inner region has distinct filament elements. Credit: NASA/ESA/CSA

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Size: 4097px × 4156px
Location: Space / the Universe / NGC 6720
Photo credit: © NASA / digitaleye / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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