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Helix Nebula
Designation:
NGC7293
Date:
October 22nd, 2017
Camera:
Canon EOS 7D Mark II ( unmodified )
Optics:
Sky-Watcher ED120mm Doublet
Focal Length:
900 mm
Exposure:
16 x 300 sec
ISO:
1600
Mount:
Sky-Watcher NEQ6 Pro
Guiding:
Orion Star Shoot Auto Guider
Software:
Adobe Photoshop, DSS, Astroflat
Notes:
A brightly colored planetary nebula, the Helix Nebula has sometimes been referred to as the "Eye of God" in pop culture. I found it hard to image as our southerly view is obstructed by the North Mountain.