The magic beauty of the 'Eye of God'

Oct 5, 2012 | at 8:25 PM |

Helix, called a nebula, It is about 650 light-years from Earth, is known as the "eye of God" because of its unique shape.

Scientists of the U.S. Space Agency (NASA) has combined data of the Spitzer Space Telescope (infrared imaging capabilities) and the telescope Galaxy Evolution Explorer (capable of receiving ultra-purple) to create stunning images of the Helix planetary nebula.

In fact, Helix is a dying star in the constellation of Aquarius, its hydrogen and helium fuel is exhausted. Was discovered in about 1824, it is one of the closest planet nebula from earth. The cloud of dust and gas to escape from the surface of the star. Radiation from the star very strong, So dust and glowing gas. The core part of the Helix will condense into a white dwarf equals the size of the earth. Diameter main ring of the nebula has a length of about two light years.