Ring Nebula
Nebula in Lyra · 2,300 light-years
🔭 Explore Ring Nebula in the 3D map →| Type | Nebula |
|---|---|
| Constellation | Lyra |
| Distance | 2,300 light-years |
| Also known as | M57 |
| Imaged by | JWST, Hubble |
A glowing smoke ring of gas puffed off by a dying Sun-like star. JWST revealed astonishing structure in its expanding shells — a preview of our own Sun’s distant future.
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