Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

The Ring Nebula from Webb and Hubble

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 14, 2023 is “The Ring Nebula from Webb and Hubble,” an image. It is credited to Credit: NASA , ESA , CSA , JWST , HST; Processing: Zi Yang Kong , Go Webb!. The original explanation runs about 150 words.

An oval nebula is seen in false color. The nebula appears blue in the center, orange and red around the rim, and orange and purple filaments extending to the edge of the frame. Stars are seen throughout the frame. Please see the explanation
Credit: NASA , ESA , CSA , JWST , HST; Processing: Zi Yang Kong , Go Webb! Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“The Ring Nebula (M57) , is more complicated than it appears through a small telescope.”

— APOD editors, August 14, 2023

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
August 14, 2023
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: NASA , ESA , CSA , JWST , HST; Processing: Zi Yang Kong , Go Webb!
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 150 words

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NebulaeHubble Space TelescopeJames Webb Space Telescope

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