The Helix Nebula in Aquarius | Webb, Hubble & Spitzer Views FriendsofNASA.org: This video compares images of the Helix Nebula from three observatories: Hubble’s image in visible light, Spitzer’s infrared view, and Webb’s high-resolution near-infrared look. Distance to Earth: ~655 light years First spotted in the early 1800s, the Helix Nebula has become one of the most iconic planetary nebulas in the sky as it is recognized for its striking, ring-like shape. One of the closest planetary nebulas t