Celestial hemisphere:  Southern  ·  Constellation: Aquarius (Aqr)  ·  Contains:  Helix Nebula  ·  NGC 7293
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NGC 7293 - Helix Nebula, Cluster One Observatory
NGC 7293 - Helix Nebula
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NGC 7293 - Helix Nebula

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NGC 7293 - Helix Nebula, Cluster One Observatory
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NGC 7293 - Helix Nebula

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The Helix Nebula (also known as NGC 7293 or Caldwell 63) is a large planetary nebula 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 estimated distance is about 215 parsecs or 700 light-years. It is similar in appearance to 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.

For further details, please visit https://www.eso.org/public/chile/images/helix/

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NGC 7293 - Helix Nebula, Cluster One Observatory

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