Wednesday, Oct 22, 2025

Helix Nebula

By Xavier del Bas

NGC 7293, also known as the Helix Nebula or the Eye of God, is located about 655 light-years away in the constellation of Aquarius. These nebulas form from the gas expelled by a star similar to our Sun in the final stages of its evolution.

Camera

ZWO ASI 2600 MC PRO

Filters

ASKAR D1 DUAL BAND HA+OIII

Mount

ZWO AM5

OTA

ASKAR FRA 500 90 mm f/5.6

Software

ASI AIR, PIXINSIGHT