Observation by Ian Sharp: NGC 7293 - The "Helix"

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Paul Downing

Observer

Ian Sharp

Observed

2015 Sep 25 - 09:25

Uploaded

2015 Sep 25 - 09:25

Objects

The Helix Nebula (NGC7293)

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Constellation

Aquarius

Field centre

RA: 22^h29^m
Dec: -20°50'
Position angle: +84°10'

Field size

1°11' × 0°47'

Exposure

9 hours

Location

Siding Spring, Australia

Target name

Helix

Title

NGC 7293 - The "Helix"

About this image

This LRGB image of NGC7293 was taken by Ian over the past few weeks using his shared remote 16" ASA f/3.5 Astrograph at Siding Spring, NSW, Australia.

Take a look at the little galaxies peeping through the nebular material.

Total exposure time was just under 9 hours, all in 4 minutes subs.

Files associated with this observation

wk39_15_HELIX_SEP-2015_LRGB_sharp.jpg (812.1 kB)

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