Helix Nebula

Photo © Anglo-Australian Observatory, David Malin (html)

NGC 7293

  • RA 22:30; Dec -20:48 (Aquarius)
  • Distance: 450 ly
  • Type: planetary nebula
  • The Helix (or Helical) Nebula is the closest planetary to the Earth, appearing about half the diameter of the Moon in the sky.

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(David Malin)

Bill Arnett1995 April 6