The Helix Nebula, also known as The Helix, NGC 7293, is a large planetary nebula located in the constellation Aquarius. Discovered by Karl Ludwig Harding, probably before 1824, this object is one of the closest to the Earth of all the bright planetary nebulae.

Distance to Earth: 694.7 light years

Radius: 2.87 light years

Age: 10,610 years

Coordinates: RA 22h 29m 39s | Dec -20° 50′ 14″

Constellation: Aquarius

Did you know: The Helix Nebula, NGC 7293, lies about 700 light-years away in the constellation of Aquarius (the Water Bearer).