Helix Nebula: Detail Image 1
Detailed image of the Helix Nebula.
Credit:About the Image
Id: | heic0307f |
Type: | Observation |
Release date: | 9 May 2003, 15:00 |
Related releases: | heic0307 |
Size: | 1044 x 806 px |
About the Object
Name: | Helix Nebula, NGC 7293 |
Type: | Milky Way : Nebula : Type : Planetary |
Distance: | 2500 light years |
Constellation: | Aquarius |
Category: | Nebulae |
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Coordinates
Position (RA): | 22 29 36.69 |
Position (Dec): | -20° 53' 7.26" |
Field of view: | 1.74 x 1.34 arcminutes |
Orientation: | North is 37.2° right of vertical |
Colours & filters
Band | Wavelength | Telescope |
---|---|---|
Optical Oiii | 502 nm |
Hubble Space Telescope
ACS |
Optical Pseudogreen |
Hubble Space Telescope
ACS | |
Optical H-alpha | 658 nm |
Hubble Space Telescope
ACS |
Notes: Additional information was contributed to this image by the National Science Foundation's 0.9-meter telescope at Kitt Peak National Observatory.