Helix Nebula (NGC 7293). This astronomical object is a planetary nebula, a glowing shell of gas cast off by a star near the end of its life. This plan

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• Dimensions: 3001 x 2992 px | 25.4 x 25.3 cm | 10 x 10 inches | 300dpi
• Date taken: 3 February 2016
• Photographer: DAMIAN PEACH/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY

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Helix Nebula (NGC 7293). This astronomical object is a planetary nebula, a glowing shell of gas cast off by a star near the end of its life. This planetary nebula, just under 3 light years across, is around 700 light years from Earth in the constellation of Aquarius. This image was obtained on 26 June 2014.

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