NGC 7293 - The Helix Nebula - Planetary Nebula

Ray Blais

NGC 7293 - The Helix Nebula - Planetary Nebula

At magnitude +7.3, the Helix Nebula is the brightest planetary nebula in the sky. NGC 7293 is a large and well-known planetary nebula located in the constellation of Aquarius. Also known as Caldwell 63, it's one of the nearest objects of its type and a beautiful example of a remnant of a dying star.

SPECIFICATIONS

Telescope ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................

CHI-1

Camera ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................

FLI ProLine PL9000

Location ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................

El Sauce observatory, Chile

Date of observation ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Nov 2020 - Sept 2022

Filters ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................

L-RGB and HSO

Processing ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Pixinsight, Forax SHO with RGB stars re-screened

Credits ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Telescope Live hosting facility