Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Vulpecula (Vul)  ·  Contains:  Dumbbell Nebula  ·  M 27  ·  NGC 6853  ·  The star 14 Vul
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Dumbbell Nebula M27, chili555
Dumbbell Nebula M27
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Dumbbell Nebula M27

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Dumbbell Nebula M27, chili555
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Dumbbell Nebula M27

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The Dumbbell Nebula (also known as the Apple Core Nebula, Messier 27, and NGC 6853) is a planetary nebula (nebulosity surrounding a white dwarf) in the constellation Vulpecula, at a distance of about 1360 light-years. It was the first such nebula to be discovered, by Charles Messier in 1764.

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Dumbbell Nebula M27, chili555

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