Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Vulpecula (Vul)  ·  Contains:  Dumbbell nebula  ·  M 27  ·  NGC 6853  ·  PK060-03.1
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M27, The Dumbbell Nebula, KHartnett
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M27, The Dumbbell Nebula

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M27, The Dumbbell Nebula

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This is one of my favorite observing targets, embedded as it is within the Milky Way. Interesting how the edges of the nebula registered as bright red in this image. I've seen this in other's images as well. My Canon T3i is NOT modified to be more sensitive to red, but judging from the wide variety of color renditions of this target and seeing how sensitive it is to brightness and contrast changes, I conclude that it's simply a beautifully complex object, and maybe shows itself differently from night to night due to variations in atmospheric clarity, etc.

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M27, The Dumbbell Nebula, KHartnett