Sunday, August 16, 2009

M27 Dumb Bell Nebula

M27 Dumb Bell Nebula


The Dumbbell Nebula (also known as Messier 27, M 27, or NGC 6853) is a planetary nebula (PN) in the constellation Vulpecula, at a distance of about 1,360 light years.

This object was the first planetary nebula to be discovered; by Charles Messier in 1764. At its brightness of visual magnitude 7.5 and its diameter of about 8 arcminutes, it is easily visible in binoculars, and a popular observing target in amateur telescopes.


Sky-Watcher SW254N with EQ5 Pro

DSI IIc

Single 5 sec image


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