Catalogue and alternative designations NGC 7293, Helix Nebula Type Planetary Nebula Position 22 29.6, -20 48 Constellation Aquarius Camera and Telescope STL11000M and Epsilon180ED Focal Ratio F2.8 Exposure Details (L+R)RGB 92:20:20:20 all binned 1x1. Astrodon filters.  This is the central part of the full resolution image. Description This is one of the nearest planetary nebulae and is quite large at 15' x 12'.  Although having the reputation of being faint it is faintly visible in 10x50 binoculars under a dark sky.