Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

NGC 7293: The Helix Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 24, 2024 is “NGC 7293: The Helix Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Patrick Winkler). The original explanation runs about 130 words.

NGC 7293: The Helix Nebula
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Patrick Winkler Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“A mere seven hundred light years from Earth toward the constellation Aquarius , a star is dying. The once sun-like star’s last few thousand years have produced the Helix Nebula .”

— APOD editors, October 24, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
October 24, 2024
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Patrick Winkler
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 130 words

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