Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Vulpecula (Vul)  ·  Contains:  Dumbbell nebula  ·  M 27  ·  NGC 6853
NGC6853 The Dumbbell Nebula, Simon Bailey
NGC6853 The Dumbbell Nebula
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NGC6853 The Dumbbell Nebula

NGC6853 The Dumbbell Nebula, Simon Bailey
NGC6853 The Dumbbell Nebula
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NGC6853 The Dumbbell Nebula

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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. The central star, a white dwarf, is estimated to have a radius size larger than any other known white dwarf.

Taken with a GSO RC12-A on a Paramount MX, off-axis guiding with an SBIG ST-ic, approximately 16 hours exposure using Nebulosity. Post processing with MaximDL, Nebulosity and GimpShop on Ubuntu.

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NGC6853 The Dumbbell Nebula, Simon Bailey