NGC 7293

NGC 7293 – Helix Nebula

Exposure data

Telescope: Vixen R200SS f=800mm
Camera: SBIG ST2000XM
Filters: SBIG LRGB + Astronomik Hα (13nm)
Exposure times: Hα: 12x8min L: 20x5min R: 6x5min G: 6x5min B: 6x5min
Exposure time total: 4h 46min
Mount: Vixen New Atlux
Location: Erdweg/Germany (500m)
Date: 2005-08-30+31

Object data of NGC 7293

Object type: Planetary nebula
Size: 28′ x 16′
Magnitude: 7.3 mag
Constellation: Aquarius
Distance: 650 Ly