The Helix Nebula in the constellation Aquarius
Location of the Helix Nebula in the Constellation Aquarius (ground-based image).
Credit:Akira Fujii
About the Image
NASA press release
Id: | heic0307e |
Type: | Observation |
Release date: | 9 May 2003, 15:00 |
Related releases: | heic0307 |
Size: | 585 x 750 px |
About the Object
Name: | Aquarius, Helix Nebula |
Type: | Milky Way : Nebula : Type : Planetary Milky Way : Sky Phenomenon : Night Sky : Constellation |
Distance: | 700 light years |
Category: | Nebulae |