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ESA/Hubble/Webb weic2514: Webb traces details of complex planetary nebula — More than one star contributes to the irregular shape of NGC 6072. Webb’s newest look at planetary nebula NGC 6072 in the near- and mid-infrared shows what may appear as a very messy scene resembling splattered paint. However, the unusual, asymmetrical scene hints at more complicated mechanisms underway, as the star central …

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30 July 2025

Webb’s newest look at planetary nebula NGC 6072 in the near- and mid-infrared shows what may appear as a very messy scene resembling splattered paint. However, the unusual, asymmetrical scene hints at more complicated mechanisms underway, as the star central to the scene approaches the very final stages of its life and expels shells of material, losing up to 80 percent of its mass.

The release, images and videos are available on:
https://esawebb.org/news/weic2514/

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ESA/Hubble/Webb Information Centre
30 July 2025

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