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The Helix Nebula in the constellation of Aquarius
This chart shows the location of the Helix Nebula within the constellation of Aquarius. This map shows most of the stars visible to the unaided eye under good conditions and the nebula itself is marked with a red circle. This nebula is large but very faint and can be seen with binoculars or a small telescope only when the sky is exceptionally dark and clear.
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ESO, IAU and Sky & Telescope
About the Image
| Id: | eso1205b |
| Type: | Chart |
| Release date: | 19 January 2012, 12:00 |
| Related releases: | eso1205 |
| Size: | 3338 x 3111 px |
About the Object
| Name: | Aquarius, Helix Nebula, NGC 7293 |
| Type: | • Milky Way : Nebula : Type : Planetary • Milky Way : Sky Phenomenon : Night Sky : Constellation • X - Nebulae |
| Distance: | 700 light years |
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