Celestial Objects

Helix Nebula

Planetary Nebula

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General Reference

Space and Astronomy Atlas. "Helix Nebula." Accessed August 30, 2026. https://dev-space.interactiveatlas.org/celestial-objects/helix-nebula.

APA Style

Space and Astronomy Atlas. (n.d.). Helix Nebula. Retrieved August 30, 2026, from https://dev-space.interactiveatlas.org/celestial-objects/helix-nebula

BibTeX

@misc{spaceandastronomyatlas-helix-nebula,
  author = {Space and Astronomy Atlas},
  title = {Helix Nebula},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://dev-space.interactiveatlas.org/celestial-objects/helix-nebula},
  note = {Accessed August 30, 2026}
}

The Helix Nebula, also known as NGC 7293 or Caldwell 63, is a planetary nebula located in the constellation Aquarius.

Facts

Object Type

Planetary nebula 1

Sources

1. Wikipedia (space and spaceflight articles)

Wikimedia FoundationHelix Nebula, lead section

Quote, Helix Nebula, lead section

a planetary nebula (PN) located in the constellation Aquarius

1. Wikipedia (space and spaceflight articles)

Wikimedia FoundationIn Category: Celestial Objects, Helix Nebula, Wikipedia summary

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