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Helix Nebula
The Helix Nebula (NGC7293) is a faint planetary nebula just south of the Fall constellation Aquarius. This is one of the closest planetary nebulas only 300 light years from our solar system. The magnitude 13.5 central star and source of this nebula is easily seen as well. |
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| Optics | Camera | ISO | Exposure | Mount/Guiding | Processing | Location | Date |
| TEC 140 @ f7 | Canon Rebel XT (350D) modified; Type 1a filter | 800 | 17 x 10 min | G11; ST4 through TV85 | Dark Subtract & stack in DeepSkyStacker; Levels & Curves in PS7; Neat Image noise reduction | Borrego Springs, CA | 10/13/07 |
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Comments: Clear skies, warm, light wind. Good seeing. |
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