A new spectacular image has been taken of the Helix nebula - one of the most beautiful objects in the night sky.
The photo was taken at the European La Silla Observatory in Chile using a special camera attached to a telescope.
The photo was taken at the European La Silla Observatory in Chile using a special camera attached to a telescope.
The Helix is a sun-like star and is in its final explosion stage before it retires into a white dwarf.
Shells of gas are blown off the star's surface often in intricate patterns that are lit up by the ultra-violet radiation.
The nebula is often called the 'Eye of God' due to its strong resemblance to a giant eye peering out of space.
Helix nebula is about 700 light years away in the constellation of Aquarius.
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2 Chronicles 16:9 For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him...
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