Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Vulpecula (Vul)  ·  Contains:  Dumbbell Nebula  ·  M 27  ·  NGC 6853
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Dumbell Nebula M27, cmk
Dumbell Nebula M27
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Dumbell Nebula M27

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Dumbell Nebula M27, cmk
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Dumbell Nebula M27

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=VIiyi=JLqJ4b ChMk0b=Q4iAWcThe Dumbbell Nebula (also known as M27, NGC 6853) is a planetary nebula located in the constellation Vox. =JLqJ4b ChMk0b=Q4iAWcIt was discovered on July 12, 1764 by Charles Messier. =JLqJ4b ChMk0b=Q4iAWcIts name "Dumbbell" comes from a description by John Herschel who observed it in 1828. =JLqJ4b ChMk0b=Q4iAWcInside, there is the largest white dwarf ever discovered.

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Dumbell Nebula M27, cmk