Telescopes Team Up for New View of Cat’s Eye Nebula

See what this observation reveals about this planetary nebula.

This March 3, 2026, image combines views from ESA's (European Space Agency) Euclid and NASA's Hubble Space Telescope to feature one of the most visually intricate remnants of a dying star: the Cat's Eye Nebula, also known as NGC 6543. This extraordinary planetary nebula lies 4,400 light-years away in the constellation Draco and has captivated astronomers for decades with its elaborate and multilayered structure.

The release was published on March 11, 2026, and the linked mission material points to deeper follow-up for readers who want the longer scientific version behind the image.