The structure of the "Ring Nebula" has been observed and studied for many years. However, the new image captures unprecedented details in this colorful nebula, located about 2,600 light years from Earth, leaving astronomy enthusiasts in awe.
The "ring nebula" is the glowing remains of a long-dead star, a type of astronomical object known as a "planetary nebula".
When a star dies and begins to shed its outer layers into space, it creates a complex structure of glowing rings and expanding gas clouds, creating this beautiful colored nebula.
At its center is a white spot representing a white dwarf star - the remains of the core of that extinct celestial body.
These planetary nebulae are often circular in structure and resemble the disks first discovered by French astronomer Charles Messier in 1764.
James Webb captured this image of the "Ring Nebula". (Photo: CNN)
According to Professor Mike Barlow at Imperial College London (UK), the James Webb Space Telescope has provided an extraordinary and never-before-seen view of the "Ring Nebula".
“These high-resolution images not only reveal the intricate details of the nebula’s expanding shell, but also reveal the inner region around the central white dwarf in exquisite detail,” said Barlow.
“We are witnessing the final chapters in the life of a star and can be said to be a preview of the distant future of the Sun,” added the core member of the project.
He also noted that observations from the James Webb Space Telescope will open a new window into how cosmic events unfold , as well as how planetary nebulae form and evolve.
According to CNN , the star's radiation interacts with the released elements, causing them to glow. Each chemical element produces a specific color, allowing astronomers to study the star's evolution.
“The structure of this object is amazing,” said Els Peeters, professor of physics and astronomy at the Institute for Earth and Space Exploration at Western University in Canada. “It’s hard to believe that it was all created by a dying star.”
Phuong Thao (Source: CNN)
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