The Helix in Ha only

[benklerk]

THe Helix Neb

This is just a preview on my target NGC 7293. This is only in Hα which is deep red in the visible spectrum, emission nebula's are strong in this visible spectrum.

NGC 7293 is about 700 light yrs away and is one of the closest planetary nebulae, this is a good example on what our sun will do at the end of its life in over 4 billion yrs time.

Hα view only and early preview

GSO RC 6
HEQ5 PRO belt mod
ZWO ASI 1600mm with Ha filter
Total time 14hrs

[multiweb (Marc)]

This is excellent. Shaping up to be a corker.

[RickS (Rick)]

Looks good, Ben.

[tornado33]

Great detail in the inner ring, those blobs blowing away from the central star. Great work

[cometcatcher (Kevin)]

Looks great! You will have a huge amount of hours on it when you're done.