Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Vulpecula (Vul)  ·  Contains:  Dumbbell Nebula  ·  M 27  ·  NGC 6853
Dumbbell Nebula M27 in Vulpecula, Tom Wildoner
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Dumbbell Nebula M27 in Vulpecula

Dumbbell Nebula M27 in Vulpecula, Tom Wildoner
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Dumbbell Nebula M27 in Vulpecula

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The Dumbbell Nebula (also known as Apple Core Nebula, Messier 27, M 27, or NGC 6853) is a planetary nebula in the constellation Vulpecula, at a distance of about 1,360 light years. This object was the first planetary nebula to be discovered; by Charles Messier in 1764. At its brightness of visual magnitude 7.5 and its diameter of about 8 arcminutes, it is easily visible in binoculars, and a popular observing target in amateur telescopes. This image taken using a Meade LX-90 12" telescope with a Canon T3i at prime focus.

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Dumbbell Nebula M27 in Vulpecula, Tom Wildoner