Helix Nebula, NGC 7293
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Object: Planetary Nebula
Constellation: Aquarius
Apparent Magnitude: 13.5
Est. Distance: 695 ly
Telescope: Celestron CPC 800 EQ Mount (with Wedge) with f/6.3 Focal Reducer
Camera: QHY-8
Filter: 2" Hutech IDAS Light Pollution Suppression
Exposure: 57x240 sec (3h 48 mins)
Guidescope: Orion EON 80mm ED
Guider: DMK 21AU04 with PHD Guiding
Date: 27th & 28th September 2009

Note: Due to the low quality of the image, size has been reduced by 50%
Telescope: Celestron CPC 800 (8")
Camera: Nikon D70 unmodified
Exposure: 138x30 sec (69 mins)
ISO: 1600
Date: 6th September 2008