NGC 7293
| The Helix Nebula as this is often called is located in the Constellation Aquarius. Several years ago it was given the nickname 'The Eye of God' from pictures floating around on the internet. The remanents of a dying star, this particular planetary nebula was discovered in 1824. |
| Telescope: Astro-Physics 160mm EDF f7.5 | Designation: NGC 7293 |
Mount: Astro-Physics AP1200GTO |
Constellation: Aquarius |
| Camera: SBIG ST10XME with Astrodon Filters | Distance: Approx 1400 Light Years |
| Guiding: SBIG ST402 via Mini Borg 60mm | Type: Emission Nebula |
| Exposure: 270 minutes, 9 x 10 minute subs per channel rgb | Position: R.A. 21 hr 53 min , Dec +470 18' |
| Processed using CCDStack, PhotoShop CS3 | Date: 20 August 2007 |
| Acquisition: CCDAutopilot/CCDSoft/The Sky 6/M1OASYS | Location: Deerlick Astronomy Village |