Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 10, 2003

NGC 7293: The Helix Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 10, 2003 is “NGC 7293: The Helix Nebula,” an image. It is credited to Credit: NASA , WIYN , NOAO , ESA , Hubble Helix Nebula Team , M. Meixner ( STScI ), & T. A. Rector ( NRAO ). The original explanation runs about 168 words.

From the explanation

“Will our Sun look like this one day? The Helix Nebula is the closest example of a planetary nebula created at the end of the life of a Sun-like star.”

— APOD editors, May 10, 2003

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 10, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: NASA , WIYN , NOAO , ESA , Hubble Helix Nebula Team , M. Meixner ( STScI ), & T. A. Rector ( NRAO )
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 168 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 10, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-may-10-ngc-7293-the-helix-nebula

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