The Helix Nebula is the closest example of a planetary nebula created at the end of the life of a Sun-like star. Also known as the Eye of God. The outer gasses of the star expelled into space appear from our vantage point as if we are looking down a helix. Will our Sun look like this one day? The Eye of God nebula is a bright planetary nebula located about 700 light-years away in the constellation Aquarius; it’s also known as NGC 7293. It's one of the most iconic celestial images in astronomy — the eye-like Helix Nebula.

February 27, 2011 by admin. The Helix Nebula is a large planetary nebula located approximately 695 light years from Earth in Aquarius constellation . It is the nearest bright nebula to our solar system.

Helix Nebula (NGC 7293): Eye of God. The nebula’s striking appearance earned it the nickname the Eye of God.