"Webb telescope captures stunning image of Ring Nebula resembling a jelly-filled doughnut"

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"Webb telescope captures stunning image of Ring Nebula resembling a jelly-filled doughnut"
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The James Webb Space Telescope has captured stunning new images of the Ring Nebula, revealing intricate details of the inner and outer regions of the nebula's ring. The images, taken using JWST's Mid-Infrared Instrument and Near Infrared Camera, offer more detail than previous images taken by the Hubble Space Telescope. The Ring Nebula, located around 2,000 light-years away in the constellation Lyra, is a popular target for amateur astronomers during the summer months.

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