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

Helix Nebula - NGC 7293, Shang
Helix Nebula - NGC 7293
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Helix Nebula - NGC 7293

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The Helix Nebula (also known as NGC 7293 or Caldwell 63) is a 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 Helix Nebula has sometimes been referred to as the "Eye of God" in pop culture, as well as the "Eye of Sauron".

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Helix Nebula - NGC 7293, Shang