First spotted in the early 1800s, the Helix Nebula has become one of the most iconic planetary nebulas in the sky, often referred to as the “Eye of God” or the “Eye of Sauron” for its striking, ring-like shape. One of the closest planetary nebulas to Earth, it has become a favorite among astronomers using ground- and space-based telescopes to study the final moments of a dying star in the greatest detail. NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has now leveled those studies up, offering the clearest infrared look at this familiar object.