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Astronomy basics > Fast Facts: Helix Nebula
| Name | Helix Nebula, NGC 7293 |
| Description | Planetary nebula |
| Age | 10,000 years |
| Location | Found in the constellation Aquarius |
| Distance from Earth |
650 light-years |
| Size | The nebula spans a distance of 2.5 to 3 light-years across. |
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A look into the Helix
nebula's trillion-mile-long tunnel of glowing gases
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Astronomy basics > Fast Facts: Helix Nebula