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

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Helix Nebula

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This is a mono image of the Helix Nebula. I had not intended to post an Ha version, but the sky is so bad and conditions so fickle, I really do not know if I will be able to collect the OIII and SII anytime soon--and my window will close on this target before too long. This target is very low in a light dome and the sky is invariably cloudy in that area. The FWHM value for this image is much higher than I would like, and the level of detail not what I had hoped. I am a bit surprised that I was able to render it to this level. The outer extensions were a surprise as the Moon was nearly full and quite close to the target. Fortunately, it is receding now and maybe I will get some clear nights again before it returns

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Helix Nebula, Rodd Dryfoos