The Eye-catching Helix Nebula | Hubble

The Eye-catching Helix Nebula | Hubble

The Helix is a planetary nebula, the glowing gaseous envelope expelled by a dying, sun-like star.

Distance: 700 light years

Credit: ESA/Hubble (M. Kornmesser & L. L. Christensen)

Duration: 18 seconds

Release Date: May 9, 2003

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