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NGC7293 Helix Nebula

NGC 7293 Helix Nebula  BiColor with TMB130mm

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The Helix is a large bright planetary nebula in the constellation Aquarius, it is approximately 650 light years from earth, and spans almost 3 light years. The age of the Helix is a little over 10,000 years. It is also sometimes referred to as the Eye of God. 

FS

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Ha  20min sub

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Ha 260min Total

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OIII 20min Sub

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OIII 180min Total

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Scope              TMB130mm

Camera           Apogee U8300

Mount               Atlas EQG

Filters               Astrodon  Ha5nm  OIII3nm  

Exposures       Ha 4hrs    OIII 3hrs     20min subs

Location           Connellsville Pa.  Home Observatory     Data 2010 *  Reprocessed 2015

 

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