Helix Nebula NGC7293

Helix Nebula (NGC 7293), commonly referred to as the "Eye of God" (or Eye of Sauron).

Image Title: Helix Nebula NGC7293

Copyright: Alex Linde

Date image was taken: September 30, 2026

Location: My own equipment, which I sent to StarFront Observatory in Texas, USA.

Data Acquisition Method: Personal Telescope Setup

Description and Details: Helix Nebula (NGC 7293) – The Eye of God

The Helix Nebula is a planetary nebula located approximately 650 light-years from Earth. It represents the final stages of a Sun-like star, which has shed its outer layers into space.

Equipment:

* Telescope: Takahashi FSQ-85EDX
* Camera: ZWO ASI2600MM Pro
* Mount: ZWO AM5N

Total integration time: 50 hours

* Ha: 100 × 600s
* SII: 100 × 600s
* OIII: 100 × 600s

Name: Alex Linde

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