Helix Nebula

The Helix Nebula is a large, glowing cloud of gas and dust located about 700 light-years from Earth, often called the "Eye of God" because of its eye-like appearance. It formed when a star similar to our Sun exhausted its fuel and expelled its outer layers into space. The exposed core, a dense white dwarf, illuminates this ejected material, causing it to glow. The nebula’s intricate structures and vibrant colors provide valuable insights into the late stages of stellar evolution and the recycling of material into the cosmos for future star formation.