NGC 7293
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 7293, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 7293
Helix Nebula, Sunflower Nebula
| Type | Planetary Nebula |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 7.3 |
| Size | 16' x 12.8' |
| Right Ascension | 22h 29' 38.4" (2000) |
| Declination | 20° 50' 13" S |
| Constellation | Aquarius |
| Description | !, pF, vL, E or biN |
| Classification | 4(3) |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Oct 6, 2020 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 76x
Seeing: 5 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
Big, bright, a round glow among the stars, 15' in diameter with well defined extents, no structure or color noted, no central star noted, the 13th magnitude central star is out of reach of the 8" against the glow
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NGC 7293