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M27 - Dumbbell Nebula
ESO image of Dumbbell nebula

The Dumbbell nebula (sometimes called Messier 27, M 27, or NGC 6853) is a planetary nebula in the constellation Vulpecula. It is about 1,360 light years away from earth. The Dumbbell nebula was the first planetary nebula to be discovered; by Charles Messier in 1764.

Images for kids

  • Dumbbell Nebula from NA

    Dumbbell Nebula, north is diagonal left-up

  • M27 Bortle9+FMoon ASI2400 RC10 UHC+RGB

    Blend of UHC and RGB exposures of M27 taken with moderate level amateur equipment in the center of a capital city

  • M27 from Scottsdale AZ

    M27 with 5.5" telescope from city suburbs

  • Dumbell nebula in NH

    Skywatcher 120mm ED APO

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Nebulosa Dumbbell para niños

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