The Helix Nebula, NGC 7293

The Helix Nebula, NGC7293, in the constellation Aquarius, as seen by the Kitt Peak 4-meter Mayall telescope in 1973. NGC7293 is about a light-year across and, at a distance of about 500 light-years, it is the closest known planetary nebula. North is at the top.

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NOIRLab/NSF/AURA

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Id:noao-02179
Tipo:Observation
Release date:30 de Junio de 2020 a las 21:34
Size:3000 x 2400 px

Sobre el Objeto

Nombre:Helix Nebula, NGC 7293
Constellation:Aquarius
Categoría:Nebulae

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Coordenadas

ObjectValue
Posición (AR):22 29 52.66
Posición (Dec):-20° 53' 26.14"
Campo visual:34.20 x 27.07 arcminutes
Orientación:North is 2.8° left of vertical