Webb Telescope Images Lion Nebula's Complex Structure

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has captured a detailed image of the planetary nebula NGC 2392, known as the Lion Nebula, using near- and mid-infrared light. The image reveals the nebula's intricate structure, including a bubble of ionized gas and a dust 'mane' formed by a dying star. This observation provides new insights into the processes occurring within these celestial objects, enhancing understanding of stellar evolution and the life cycles of stars.