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News Release 631 of 828

April 15, 1996 12:00 AM (EDT)

News Release Number: STScI-1996-13

Hubble Finds Thousands of Gaseous Fragments Surrounding a Dying Star

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About the Object

Object Name:	Helix Nebula
Position (J2000):	R.A. 22h 29m 30s Dec. -20d 50m 10s
Constellation:	Aquarius
Distance:	450 Light Years
Age	10,000 years