Behold the majestic mane of the Lion Nebula photo of the day for Aug. 11, 2026
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has captured a new, detailed image of the Lion Nebula (NGC 2392), showcasing its glowing gas and dust structure. The nebula is powered by a white dwarf at its center, which is the remnant of a dying star.
Why it matters
High-resolution imagery from the JWST continues to provide astronomers with critical data on stellar evolution and the life cycles of stars.
The white dwarf at its center will make the lion's face continue to expand over time.
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Click for next article Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Image 1 of 2 The Lion Nebula glows gloriously in this new snapshot from the James Webb Space Telescope, made using data from the NIRCam and MIRI instruments. (Image credit: Image: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI; Image Processing: Alyssa Pagan (STScI)) The Lion Nebula glows gloriously in this new snapshot by the James Webb Space Telescope using data from JWST's MIRI instrument. (Image credit: Image: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI; Image Processing: Alyssa Pagan (STScI)) Image 1 of 2 View Original
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