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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Id:helix
Tipo:Observação
Data de divulgação:3 de Dezembro de 2009 às 23:20
Tamanho:6850 x 4759 px

Sobre o objeto

Nome:Helix Nebula, NGC 7293
Tipo:Milky Way : Nebula : Type : Planetary
Distância:700 anos-luz
Constellation:Aquarius
Categoria:Nebulae

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Position (RA):22 29 38.53
Position (Dec):-20° 50' 13.31"
Field of view:48.82 x 33.92 arcminutes
Orientação:O norte está a 0.0° à esquerda da vertical

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