Ring Nebula, Metal prints

Bring the Universe Home: High-Quality Metal Prints

Transform your space with stunning cosmic wonders. These high-quality metal prints showcase the universe's vibrant colors and intricate details in a way that has never been seen before.

Lasting Visions of the Cosmos:

Scratch- and Fade-Resistant: Crafted with a durable aluminum surface, these prints withstand everyday wear and tear.

Exceptional Vibrancy: The meticulous printing process utilizes the metal's reflective properties to create stunningly vivid colors that bring the cosmos to life.

Easy to Care For: Simply wipe clean with a damp cloth, making them ideal for high-traffic areas.

Multiple Sizes Available: Find the perfect fit for your space, whether you're seeking a captivating focal point or a mesmerizing gallery wall.

Modern Elegance:

These metal prints boast a sleek and contemporary aesthetic, a touch of sophistication. The artwork appears almost luminescent against the wall, adding a unique dimension to your décor.

Ring Nebula:

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has observed the well-known Ring Nebula in unprecedented detail. Formed by a star throwing off its outer layers as it runs out of fuel, the Ring Nebula is an archetypal planetary nebula. Also known as M57 and NGC 6720, it is relatively close to Earth at roughly 2,500 light-years away.

This new image from Webb's NIRCam (Near-Infrared Camera) provides unprecedented spatial resolution and spectral sensitivity. For example, the intricate details of the filament structure of the inner ring are evident in this dataset.

There are some 20,000 dense globules in the nebula, which are rich in molecular hydrogen. In contrast, the inner region shows very hot gas. The main shell contains a thin ring of enhanced emission from carbon-based molecules known as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). Roughly ten concentric arcs are located just beyond the outer edge of the main ring. The arcs are thought to originate from the interaction of the central star with a low-mass companion orbiting at a distance comparable to that between the Earth and Pluto. In this way, nebulae like the Ring Nebula reveal a kind of astronomical archaeology, as astronomers study the nebula to learn about the star that created it.

Constellation:            Lyra

Dimensions:              2.14 x 2.17 arcminutes

Distance:                   2,300 light-years

Exposure Dates:       4 August 2022

Image Credit: ESA/Webb, NASA, CSA, M. Barlow (UCL), N. Cox (ACRI-ST), R. Wesson (Cardiff University)