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

Dumbbell Nebula M27, Daniel Caracache
Dumbbell Nebula M27
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Dumbbell Nebula M27

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The Dumbbell Nebula taken from Akoura, Lebanon on 22 June 2017.

The Dumbbell Nebula (Messier 27) is a planetary nebula in the constellation Vulpecula, at a distance of about 1,360 light-years. The nebula is an excellent example of a gaseous emission nebula created as a sun-like star runs out of nuclear fuel in its core. Absorbed ultraviolet light energises the shell of nebulous gas around the central star, causing it to appear as a brightly coloured planetary nebula.

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SW Esprit 120 ED

Nikon D750 (modified)

LPS Filter

AZ-EQ6 guided with Orion guider-scope, ZWO ASI 290M

Processed in PixInsight, PS and LR

52 x 4 min Lights @ISO 800

40 Flats, 40 Bias, 20 Darks

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Dumbbell Nebula M27, Daniel Caracache