The Helix Nebula
NGC 7293 the Helix or “Eye of God” a planetary nebula in the Aquarius. One of the closest planetary nebulae to Earth with an estimated distance of about 700 light-years.The central star of the Helix Nebula has expanded into a red giant and blown away its outer layers. A similar fate is expected for our own sun.
Taken at Cherry Springs State Park October 8th, 10th and 11th, 2015, Celestron C8 @ F7.5 QSI583wsg
LRGB
Luminance 24 x 5 minutes binned 2x2
RGB 15 each@ 4 minutes binned 2x2
Aquired in Astorart, Stacked in Deep Sky Stacker, aligned in Registar and processed in Photoshop
Taken at Cherry Springs State Park October 8th, 10th and 11th, 2015, Celestron C8 @ F7.5 QSI583wsg
LRGB
Luminance 24 x 5 minutes binned 2x2
RGB 15 each@ 4 minutes binned 2x2
Aquired in Astorart, Stacked in Deep Sky Stacker, aligned in Registar and processed in Photoshop