The Helix Nebula is a planetary nebula in the constellation Aquarius, and one of the closest bright planetary nebulae to Earth It was first discovered by Karl Ludwig Harding in 1823 and it is 650–655 ...

3. The Helix Nebula is a planetary nebula, formed from the outer layers of a dying star similar to our Sun, located about 650 light-years away in the constellation Aquarius. 4.

Released on March 4, 2025, NASA's image of the Helix Nebula reveals its gaseous shells illuminated by the central white dwarf-the remnant core of a dying star. These shells are composed of ...

The Fire Heart of the Nebula About 650 million light-years are between us and the Helix Nebula. It was formed when a star in death released gas and is also known as Caldwell 63.

A new view of the Helix Nebula reveals a dying white dwarf star at the nebula's center. This star's violent eating habits could be responsible for strange X-ray emissions in the region.

At the center of the nebula is the culprit of this mystery: the small, dim remaining core of a star called a white dwarf. It is this white dwarf, named WD 2226-210 and located just 650 light-years ...

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At the center of the Helix Nebula lies a white dwarf star, surrounded by a bright ring that spans nearly 3 light-years. The Helix Nebula may appear like a bubble or eye from Earth, but it's actually a ...

An unusual X-ray signal detected from the Helix Nebula for over four decades has now been linked to the destruction of a planet by the white dwarf at its center. Observations from multiple X-ray ...

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Getty's description of the photo read: "This photograph of the coil-shaped Helix Nebula is one of the largest and most detailed celestial images ever made. The composite picture is a seamless blend of ...