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The Helix Nebula is also known as.

  1. God's Own Nebula

  2. God's Eye

  3. Pillars of Creation

  4. Brightest Nebula in our Galaxy
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Explanation

The Helix Nebula (NGC 7293) is famously known as the 'Eye of God' or 'God's Eye' due to its striking resemblance to a giant eye when viewed in infrared and visible light. 'Pillars of Creation' refers to structures in the Eagle Nebula, not Helix. It is a planetary nebula about 700 light-years away.

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