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Helix Nebula
Helix Nebula
Credit: NASA, ESA, Hubble, et al

Helix Nebula

Helix Nebula , also known as Eye of God is a planetary type nebula located in the constellation Aquarius .

Stats and Info:

      1. Name:
      2. Helix Nebula
      1. Alt Name:
      2. Eye of God
      1. Nebula type:
      2. planetary
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 7.6
      1. Size:
      2. 25'
      1. Distance (ly):
      2. 650
      1. NGC/IC #:
      2. NGC 7293
      1. Caldwell #:
      2. C63

    * One can see up to magnitude 7 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.