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Photographer:

CRTAstro

Location of Photo:

Perth, Western Australia

Date/Time of photo:

12 July 2022

Equipment:

10" f4 Newtonian, ASI2600MM mono cam, Skywatcher NEQ6Pro Mount

Description:

NGC 7293 or more commonly known as the Helix Nebula or Eye of God or Eye of Sauron is a planetary nebula formed by the expanding shell of glowing gas around a dying low-mass star. It is located in the constellation Aquarius and is about 650 light years away with a diameter of about 2.5 light-years.

Website:

https://www.capturingancientphotons.com/