James Webb Space Telescope has captured new infrared images of the Lion Nebula (NGC 2392)

NASA has released new images of the Lion Nebula, also known as NGC 2392, captured by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). These infrared images, taken with the NIRCam and MIRI instruments, show the dying star's core and surrounding gas and dust in remarkable detail. The JWST's observations highlight features like dust clumps and ionized gas, aiding astronomers in understanding stellar death processes. This level of detail surpasses previous images from the Hubble Space Telescope, offering new insights into the nebula's formation and evolution.