NGC 7293 – Helix Nebula

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Exposure data

Telescope:    Vixen R200SS (8" Newton f=800mm)
Camera:    SBIG ST2000XM
Filters:    SBIG LRGB
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 + 2008-07-10+11
 
Object data of NGC 7293

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