The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has blessed us with yet another awe-inspiring image from space, capturing the vibrant Ring Nebula – which can be seen throughout August.
Also known as Messier 57, the eye-shaped nebula is found in the Lyra constellation 2,283 light years from Earth. The stunning purple and green photograph, taken by the NASA telescope, offers an extremely detailed look at the colorful glowing gas that gives the Ring Nebula its form. Made up of remnants of dying stars, it has been the center of amazement for night-sky enthusiasts since it was discovered in 1779 by the French astronomer, Augustin Darquier.
