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

M27, the Dumbbell

M27, the Dumbbell, Wouter

M27, the Dumbbell

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M27 processed in HOO palette.

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Messier 27 (M27) is an excellent example of a gaseous emission nebula created as a sun-like star runs out of nuclear fuel in its core. The nebula forms as the star's outer layers are expelled into space, with a visible glow generated by atoms excited by the dying star's intense but invisible ultraviolet light.

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M27, the Dumbbell, Wouter