JWST images Lion's Head Nebula with unprecedented detail

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Published: 2026-08-26
Category: science
Source: NASA Science (Astronomy Picture of the Day)
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The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has released a new composite image of the Lion's Head Nebula (NGC 2392), utilizing data from its NIRCam and MIRI instruments. This highly detailed view of the planetary nebula, a remnant of a Sun-like star, will help scientists understand gas and dust interactions with the central white dwarf, offering insights into our Sun's future evolution.

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