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The Eye of God — NGC 7293
This deep-sky target — the Helix Nebula — lies low on the southern horizon from my location, barely skimming above the light pollution pouring from the Malta Freeport. Despite the challenges, I’ve managed to bring out its delicate structure and radiant colours through patience, persistence, and a lot of post-processing love.
At ~700 light years away, this planetary nebula is the final breath of a dying star — shedding its layers into space, like a cosmic eye watching silently from the void.
There’s something humbling about capturing something that vast and ancient, through all the haze and chaos of our busy sky.
️ Gear:
🔭 RedCat 51 WIFD
📷 ZWO ASI294MC Pro
🔵 UV/IR Cut Filter
🎯 16 hours of 300s subs @ Gain 121
#helixnebula #ngc7293 #astrophotography See less
The Eye of God — NGC 7293
This deep-sky target — the Helix Nebula — lies low on the southern horizon from my location, barely skimming above the light pollution pouring from the Malta Freeport. Despite the challenges, I’ve managed to bring out its delicate structure and radiant colours through patience, persistence, and a lot of post-processing love.
At ~700 light years away, this planetary nebula is the final breath of a dying star — shedding its layers into space, like a cosmic eye watching silently from the void.
There’s something humbling about capturing something that vast and ancient, through all the haze and chaos of our busy sky.
️ Gear:
🔭 RedCat 51 WIFD
📷 ZWO ASI294MC Pro
🔵 UV/IR Cut Filter
🎯 16 hours of 300s subs @ Gain 121
#helixnebula #ngc7293 #astrophotography See less