The Euclid and Hubble telescopes reveal two new detailed images of the Cat’s Eye Nebula
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The Hubble and Euclid telescopes have captured stunning new images of the Cat's Eye Nebula, a planetary nebula located 4,400 light-years from Earth that forms when dying stars expel gas into space. Euclid's image reveals a colorful halo of expanding gas, while Hubble captured high-speed gas jets at the nebula's heart, showcasing the violent chaos surrounding the central star. These detailed observations will help astronomers better understand how stars die and the complex structures of planetary nebulae.
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