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ESO's Visible and Infrared Survey Telescope for Astronomy (VISTA) has captured this unusual view of the Helix Nebula (NGC 7293), a planetary nebula located 700 light-years away. The coloured picture was created from images taken through Y, J and K infrared filters. While bringing to light a rich background of stars and galaxies, the telescope's infrared vision also reveals strands of cold nebular gas that are mostly obscured in visible images of the Helix.
A Nebulosa planetária Helix do Olho de Deus (NGC 7293) localizada na constelação de Aquário, é uma das nebulosas planetárias mais próximas da Terra, situada a cerca de 650 anos-luz de distância. Essa nebulosa é famosa por sua aparência que lembra um olho gigante e é frequentemente referida como o "Olho de Deus" devido à sua forma.
The Helix planetary nebula, or Eye of God nebula (NGC 7293), located in the constellation Aquarius, is one of the closest planetary nebulae to Earth, situated about 650 light-years away. This nebula is famous for its appearance resembling a giant eye and is often referred to as the "Eye of God" due to its shape.
- Exposures: 15 Ligth Frames of 300s, 3 darks and 0 bias, used L-Enhance filter. 1h15 minutes total exposure. Processing on Pixinsight. Bortle 1
- Camera: Zwo Asi 294mc Pro, gain 125 at -10°C
- Scope: Sky-Watcher 200p (200/1000mm) with GSO 1.1 Comma Corrector
- Mount: Eq5 Sky-watcher mount and AstroEq tracking mod
- Guiding specs: Asiair and ASI290mc in an adapted finderscope 50mm
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Hubble (2004-12-16) 03 Helix Nebula, IRAS 22267-2102, NGC 7293 (Hubble) - Helix Nebula with annotated features
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
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