Watch: Intricate details of Ring Nebula revealed in new images from James Webb Space Telescope

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has captured new images of the Ring Nebula revealing intricate details.

The shots, released on Thursday 3 August by an international team of astronomers from University College London and the University of Manchester, showcase the nebula in unprecedented detail.

They provide scientists and the public with a mesmerising view of the celestial wonder also known as Messier 57.

To many astronomy fans, the Ring Nebula is a well-known object that is visible throughout the summer and is located in the constellation Lyra.

It has a characteristic doughnut-like structure of glowing gas that gave the Ring Nebula its name.