| Planetary Nebula NGC 7293 (Helix Nabula) is located in the constellation of Aquarius at a distance of 650 LY from Earth. The central star which generated this nebula and causes it to shine is a hot white dwarf. A similiar end awaits our sun in about 5 billion years when it uses up all it's nuclear fuel and in the process, sheds it's outer layers into space. During this event, our Earth will be vaporized. |
| Date: | September 2, 2006 |
| Optics: | Orion 80mm f/7.5 Apo Refractor - Baader IR Filter |
| Camera: | Canon Digital Rebel 300D / Modified (Hap Griffin) |
| Exposure: | 200 Minutes / 40x300s @ 800ASA |
| Guiding: | Manually guided on a 14" Meade LX200 |
| Location: | Skyhawk Observatory, West Bend, WI |
| Photo By: | Rick Kazmierski |
