Celestial hemisphere:  Southern  ·  Constellation: Aquarius (Aqr)  ·  Contains:  Helix Nebula  ·  NGC 7293
Helix Nebula in amazing detail!, Allen
Helix Nebula in amazing detail!
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Helix Nebula in amazing detail!

Helix Nebula in amazing detail!, Allen
Helix Nebula in amazing detail!
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Helix Nebula in amazing detail!

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My Helix image was taken in three color narrow band (HA,OIII, S2) from suburban Bortle 4/5 skies.

Me: Being a perfectionist, I never thought my image was complete.  But there have been so many amazing Helix images, so I decided to share.  I spent a long time working on this image, including writing my own stretch algorithm.

Colors: The HA red reveals deeper nebulosity than I have ever seen.  The S2 green adds a golden glow.   The OIII blue creates  a moody feel.  The three colors produce a 3D effect.

Image Details:  The HA shows an eyelid and 2+ Chevrons on the left, and expanding Nebulosity to the right. The Pupil shows the central White Dwarf star and emanating Spokes.  The Iris shows many Globules (7 o’clock) and Spiraling Turbulence (2 o’clock).

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Helix Nebula in amazing detail!, Allen