Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Vulpecula (Vul)  ·  Contains:  Dumbbell Nebula  ·  M 27  ·  NGC 6853  ·  PK060-03.1
dumbbell nebula (m27) - vivid stretch, Trish Hamlin
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dumbbell nebula (m27) - vivid stretch

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dumbbell nebula (m27) - vivid stretch, Trish Hamlin
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dumbbell nebula (m27) - vivid stretch

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I am quite surprised how different the dumbbell nebula can look depending on how you choose to stretch it. I've looked at this image many times. I wonder if the red streak in the middle is on the opposite side being seen through the nebula. Anyone have an opinion?

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dumbbell nebula (m27) - vivid stretch, Trish Hamlin