‘Helical’ or ‘Helix’ nebula in Aquarius

'Helical' or 'Helix' nebula in Aquarius

About the closest ‘planetary’ nebula to Earth, which makes it appear almost half as large as the moon on the sky, but light is spread thinly, so needs a dark sky (like OSP) to be seen well. 30 x 200 second exposures, ISO 3200, Canon 60Da, 8″ f/4 scope, from OSP 2013 in Ochocco Nat. Forest in Oregon.

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