Celestial hemisphere:  Southern  ·  Constellation: Aquarius (Aqr)  ·  Contains:  Helix Nebula  ·  NGC 7293  ·  PK036-57.1
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Helix Nebula, Rocco Sung
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Helix Nebula

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Helix Nebula

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The Helix Nebula is a large planetary nebula located approximately 695 light years from Earth in Aquarius constellation. It is the nearest bright nebula to our solar system. The nebula's striking appearance earned it the nickname the Eye of God.

Have combined the latest LRGB with previous HaRGB and S2O3 from CDK17, also included the S2 from RH305.

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Helix Nebula, Rocco Sung