NGC 7293, better known as the Helix nebula, displays its ultraviolet glow courtesy of NASA GALEX. The Helix is the nearest example of a planetary nebula, which is the eventual fate of a star, like our own Sun, as it approaches the end of its life.
Show lessRead more
Details
Title: NGC 7293, the Helix Nebula
Creator: NASA/JPL-Caltech
Date Created: 2012-05-16
Rights: JPL
Get the app
Explore museums and play with Art Transfer, Pocket Galleries, Art Selfie, and more