NGC 7293 - Helix Nebula
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NGC 7293 - Helix Nebula
The Helix Nebula (also known as NGC 7293 or Caldwell 63) is a planetary nebula (PN) located in the constellation Aquarius. Discovered by Karl Ludwig Harding, probably before 1824, this object is one of the closest to the Earth of all the bright planetary nebulae. The distance, measured by the Gaia mission, is 655±13 light-years. It is similar in appearance to the Cat's Eye Nebula and the Ring Nebula, whose size, age, and physical characteristics are similar to the Dumbbell Nebula, varying only in its relative proximity and the appearance from the equatorial viewing angle. The Helix Nebula has sometimes been referred to as the "Eye of God" in pop culture, as well as the "Eye of Sauron".
(Source: Wikipedia)
(Source: Wikipedia)
Telescope
Planewave CDK24
Camera
FLI PL 9000
Location
El Sauce Observatory, Chile
Date of observation
November 2020 - September 2022
Filters
Astrodon HSO
Processing
Processed in PixInsight and Photoshop