NGC 7293 Helix Nebula

NGC 7293 Helix Nebula

NGC 7293 Helix Nebula

NGC 7293 Helix Nebula is a planetary nebula in Aquarius and best position to observe/Image in the Dog days of summer or early fall. (August or September)

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The Helix Nebula (also known as NGC 7293 or Caldwell 63.) Discovered by Karl Ludwig Harding, most likely before 1824, this object is one of the closest of all the bright planetary nebulae to Earth. Also very Photogenic.

Observation Log Information
Log Index:1177
Session:316
Date:2016-08-05
Equipment:110mmDoublet EP APO – PF Canon 60D
Location:BCMKSP (Mt. Kobau Star Party)

Keywords: NGC 7293,Helix Nebula, Planetary Nebula, Aquarius

January 11, 2024
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Roger Nelson
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