The Helix Nebula (NGC 7293)

 Posted: Oct 17th, 2021
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Telescope/Lens: Williams Optics Zenithstar 81 APO
Camera: ZWO ASI294MC Pro (Cool)
Mount: HEQ5PRO SynScan GoTo
Guide Scope: SVBONY 60/240
Guide Camera: ZWO ASI462MC+Optolong uv/ir cut
Software: PixInsight
Accessories: ASIAIR
Exposure:
12 x 300" ISO/Gain: 120 - Optolong l-eXtreme 2"
Orange zoneLight Pollution:
 Stanica Dinskaya, Russia
 Aug 30th, 2021
1 h 0 m
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The Helix Nebula (NGC 7293) is a planetary nebula in the constellation Aquarius, located 650 light-years from the Sun. It is one of the closest planetary nebulae to Earth. It was discovered by Karl Ludwig Harding in 1824.
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