The Helix Nebula (NGC7293)

Image of the Helix Nebula
R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 16 arcminutes across.
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From South El Monte , the Helix Nebula is visible in the dawn sky, rising at 23:43 (PDT) and reaching an altitude of 34° above the southern horizon before fading from view as dawn breaks at around 04:29.

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Name The Helix Nebula (NGC7293)
Object type Planetary nebula
Other names
The Helix Nebula
The Sunflower Nebula
C 63[2]
NGC 7293[1]
PK 036-57.1[3]
PN-G 036.1-57.1
Position
Right ascension:22h29m [1]
Declination:−20°50' [1]
Constellation:Aquarius
Magnitude:6.50 (V) [2]
7.50 (B) [1]
14.33 (J) [1]
14.49 (H) [1]
14.55 (K) [1]
Distance:300.0 parsec
978.0 lightyrs [3]
B-V Color (mag):0.20
Derived quantities
Absolute mag (V):-0.89
Visibility from South El Monte

All times shown in South El Monte local time.

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34.05°N
118.05°W
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