The Helix Nebula (also known as NGC 7293 or Caldwell 63) is a planetary nebula (PN) located in the constellation Aquarius. Discovered by Karl Ludwig Harding, probably before 1824, this object is one of the closest to the Earth of all the bright planetary nebulae.[4]
Imaged in my backyard observatory with a Meade 16″ LX200 @ f 6.3 with ZWOASI071 MC Pro camera, OPT Triad Filter, Stellarvue Access 80mm guide scope, ZWO174 mini guider. Pixinsight EZ Suite.
Gilbert, AZ 10/30/2021
2.7 hour exposure