Helix Nebula NGC 7293
This planetary nebula is one of the closest nebula to Earth. Its distance is about 650 ly from Earth. This beautiful nebula is produced by death of a star like our Sun in size. Sometimes, its called “Eye of God” or “Eye of Sauron” like in Lord of the Ring movie. Gear Setup: William Optics 71 APO Zenithstar + F/F, iOptron iEQ 30pro unguided, Acquisition by APT, 60 x 30 sec subs @ 0 degree, 20 Darks, 20 Flats, 20 Bias. Total exposure 30 minutes @ 15 degree over horizon over a light polluted area (Not great for imaging condition). Stacked by DSS and processed by PS 2020 CC, photo is cropped.
Helix Nebula NGC 7293
This planetary nebula is one of the closest nebula to Earth. Its distance is about 650 ly from Earth. This beautiful nebula is produced by death of a star like our Sun in size. Sometimes, its called “Eye of God” or “Eye of Sauron” like in Lord of the Ring movie. Gear Setup: William Optics 71 APO Zenithstar + F/F, iOptron iEQ 30pro unguided, Acquisition by APT, 60 x 30 sec subs @ 0 degree, 20 Darks, 20 Flats, 20 Bias. Total exposure 30 minutes @ 15 degree over horizon over a light polluted area (Not great for imaging condition). Stacked by DSS and processed by PS 2020 CC, photo is cropped.