The Helix Nebula (Planetary Nebula)
Red-band image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 16 arcminutes across.
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From Cambridge , Helix Nebula is not readily observable since it is very close to the Sun, at a separation of only 10° from it.
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Name
Helix Nebula
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Object Type
Planetary Nebula
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