NGC 7293 (Helix Nebula) in Aquarius - Processed

Description	:	Date: 10/20/02 UT Where: Erwin W. Fick Observatory near Moingona, Iowa Telescope: 24-inch Mather telescope, f/4.2 Newtonian CCD Camera: Andor 1024 x 1024 pixel Conditions: Very clear but a nearly full moon just 43 degrees away! Filter: Hydrogen Alpha Exposure: 20 minutes Comments: Unprocessed (raw) image Photographers: David Oesper & Maja Vuckovic The processed image of the Helix Nebula is comprised of five photographs that have been combined.