#PPOD: NASA’s JWST captured this striking new view of NGC 2392, nicknamed the Lion Nebula, using its near- and mid-infrared instruments. At its heart lies the remnant of a dying star, surrounded by material the star shed as it reached the final stages of its life. Credit: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI; Image Processing: Alyssa Pagan (STScI)
— Open image attachment 1 of 1A vibrant planetary nebula: a pink, tangled inner shell surrounded by a glowing blue halo and scattered background stars, illustrating a dying star shedding its outer layers.