Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Vulpecula (Vul)  ·  Contains:  Dumbbell Nebula  ·  HD345443  ·  HD345444  ·  HD345446  ·  HD345449  ·  HD345450  ·  HD345451  ·  HD345452  ·  HD345453  ·  HD345454  ·  HD345455  ·  HD345469  ·  M 27  ·  NGC 6853  ·  PK060-03.1
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M27, a supernova's ornament, Gerould Kern
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M27, a supernova's ornament

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M27, a supernova's ornament

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It looks like a July 4th fireworks display, but it’s a little farther away. M27, aka the Dumbbell Nebula, is a remnant of a star that exploded 15,000 years ago while humans were hunting and gathering and agriculture was still 5,000 years in the future.  Photo taken June 17, I developed it  in time for the holiday.

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M27, a supernova's ornament, Gerould Kern