M27 - The Dumbell Nebula in Narrowband (SHO) (sojourn_studios_llc)

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

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M27 - The Dumbell Nebula in Narrowband (SHO)

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M27 - The Dumbell Nebula in Narrowband (SHO)

The M27 nebula, also known as the Dumbbell Nebula or NGC 6853, is a fascinating planetary nebula situated in the constellation Vulpecula. It was imaged using the narrowband SHO (Sulfur, Hydrogen, Oxygen) technique, which brought out its intricate and vibrant details in space.

**Equipment Used:**
- Telescope: Apertura 60mm Doublet FPL-53, providing clear and sharp optics.
- Camera: ASI ZWO2600MM Pro Cooled, known for its sensitivity in capturing deep-sky objects.
- Mount: ASI ZWO AM5, offering stable tracking for precise imaging.

**Exposure Times:**
- Sulfur (S): 5 x 300 seconds
- Hydrogen (Hα): 5 x 300 seconds
- Oxygen (OIII): 5 x 300 seconds

A planetary nebula like M27 is formed during the later stages of a star's life. When a low to medium-mass star exhausts its nuclear fuel, it undergoes a series of expansions and contractions, shedding its outer layers into space. These ejected layers create a colorful shell of ionized gas and dust, known as a planetary nebula. The distinctive appearance of M27 is a result of the emission of Sulfur, Hydrogen, and Oxygen ions, which are captured using the SHO imaging technique.

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RA (center)	19h59m36s.70
RA (top/left)	20h00m14s.10
RA (top/right)	20h00m17s.54
RA (bottom/right)	19h58m59s.21
RA (bottom/left)	19h58m55s.89

Dec (center)	+22°43′05″.6
Dec (top/left)	+22°29′23″.7
Dec (top/right)	+22°56′15″.6
Dec (bottom/right)	+22°56′47″.3
Dec (bottom/left)	+22°29′54″.8

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