Celestial hemisphere:  Southern  ·  Constellation: Aquarius (Aqr)  ·  Contains:  Helix Nebula  ·  NGC 7293
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NGC7259 Helix Nebula, Patrick Stevenson
NGC7259 Helix Nebula
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NGC7259 Helix Nebula

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The Helix Nebula  is a planetary nebula (PN) located in the constellationAquarius.  The distance, measured by the Gaia mission, is 655±13 light-years.=10.5px   The Helix Nebula has sometimes been referred to as the "Eye of God" in pop culture,=10.5px  as well as the "Eye of Sauron".

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NGC7259 Helix Nebula, Patrick Stevenson

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