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Archive scan 29 Aug 2026 · latest night 22 Aug 2026

Planetary nebula Aquarius Complete

Helix Nebula

NGC 7293

Integration

23.5 h

Light frames

3,293

Nights

8

Sessions

8

19 Aug 2025 to 18 Aug 2026

Helix Nebula (NGC 7293) The finished picture → In the gallery as Helix Nebula

By scope

  • Seestar S30 Pro

    Complete
    Integration
    15.5 h
    Light frames
    1,864
    Nights
    5
    When
    14 Aug 2026 to 18 Aug 2026
    Exposures
    1,864 × 30 s
    Filters
    LP 1,864
  • Seestar S50

    Complete
    Integration
    7.9 h
    Light frames
    1,429
    Nights
    3
    When
    19 Aug 2025 to 21 Aug 2025
    Exposures
    1,429 × 20 s
    Filters
    IRCUT 1,429

Field of view

Each scope's frame drawn to scale, centred on the target. A mosaic covers twice the width and height.

S30 Pro 3.99° × 2.24° S50 1.29° × 0.73°

Every night

Night Scope Lights Exposures Hours
19 Aug 2025 S50 288 288 × 20 s 1.60 h
20 Aug 2025 S50 604 604 × 20 s 3.36 h
21 Aug 2025 S50 537 537 × 20 s 2.98 h
14 Aug 2026 S30 Pro 367 367 × 30 s 3.06 h
15 Aug 2026 S30 Pro 270 270 × 30 s 2.25 h
16 Aug 2026 S30 Pro 349 349 × 30 s 2.91 h
17 Aug 2026 S30 Pro 367 367 × 30 s 3.06 h
18 Aug 2026 S30 Pro 511 511 × 30 s 4.26 h