NGC 7293, also known as Helix Nebula, Planetary Nebula in Aquarius
NGC 7293 is the largest and closest planetary nebula in the heavens
Size: 12’X10′ (without the weak immense halo, I think ) and 7.3m
Central star: 13.4m
Dist.: 522 LY
October 24th and 30th, 2013, altogether 2 hours
Observed and sketched with a 25X100 Binocular, equipped with UHC filters
Stars are sketched without filters
Location: Swabian Mountains, Germany, very good transparency at second evening for observing hints of the halo
Observer: Dr. Johannes Schilling ,Lonsee