The Helix Nebula (NGC7293)

The Helix Nebula (also known as The HelixNGC 7293, or Caldwell 63) is a large planetary nebula (PN) 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. The Helix Nebula has sometimes been referred to as the "Eye of God" in pop culture.

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À propos de l'image

Identification:helix
Type:Observation
Date de publication:3 décembre 2009 23:20
Taille:6850 x 4759 px

À propos de l'objet

Nom:Helix Nebula, NGC 7293
Type:Milky Way : Nebula : Type : Planetary
Distance:700 années lumière
Constellation:Aquarius
Catégorie:Nebulae

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Coordinates

Position (RA):22 29 38.53
Position (Dec):-20° 50' 13.31"
Field of view:48.82 x 33.92 arcminutes
Orientation:North is 0.0° left of vertical

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