The Cosmic Eye, called the Helix nebula, lies 650 light-years away, in the constellation of Aquarius. Also known by the catalog number NGC 7293, it is a typical example of a class of objects called planetary nebulae. Discovered in the 18th century, these cosmic works of art were erroneously named for their resemblance to gas-giant planets.

Telescope: Planewave CDK24
Camera: QHY 600M Pro
Mount: Mathis MI-1000/1250
Filters: Astrodin 2 Gen LRGB

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