Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Vulpecula (Vul)  ·  Contains:  Dumbbell Nebula  ·  M 27  ·  NGC 6853  ·  The star 14Vul
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M27 Dumbell Nebula in RGBHOO, Johannes Bock
M27 Dumbell Nebula in RGBHOO
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M27 Dumbell Nebula in RGBHOO

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M27 Dumbell Nebula in RGBHOO, Johannes Bock
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M27 Dumbell Nebula in RGBHOO

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The Dumbbell Nebula is located at a distance of 1400 light years in the constellation of the Fox (Vulpecula). This planetary nebula represents a glimpse into the future of our solar system. Our sun will also come to a similar end in about 4.5 billion years as the star whose shell formed this nebula 3000 to 4000 years ago.

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M27 Dumbell Nebula in RGBHOO, Johannes Bock