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Helix Nebula

The Helix Nebula, also known as NGC 7293, is a stunning planetary nebula in the constellation Aquarius, often nicknamed the “Eye of God.” From my home, it’s too low on the horizon to photograph properly, so I traveled to La Palma, Spain, to capture it under dark, clear skies.The incredible conditions there allowed me to bring out the fine details and natural colors of this fascinating target. It was amazing to finally get a chance to photograph such a unique object!

Equipment

Imaging Telescope:
• Celestron C8 SC XLT


Imaging Camera:
• ZWO ASI2600MM Pro


Mount:
• ZWO AM5


Filters:
• ZWO Blue 36 mm
• ZWO Green 36 mm
• ZWO H-alpha 7nm 36mm
• ZWO Red 36 mm
• ZWO O-III 7nm 36mm
• ZWO S-II 7nm 36 mm

Acquisition Details

Location:
• La Palma


Total Integration:
• 15.1 hours


Dates:
• 2024-09-29 to 2024-10-02

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