NGC 7293
Helix Nebula
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.
AAT 48k gif
(David Malin)
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©
Bill Arnett
1995 April 6