Dumbbell Nebula - M27

Rouven Asmußen

Dumbbell Nebula - M27

The Dumbbell Nebula (also known as the Apple Core Nebula, Messier 27 and NGC 6853) is a planetary nebula (nebulosity surrounding a white dwarf) in the constellation Vulpecula, at a distance of about 1360 light-years. It was the first such nebula to be discovered, by Charles Messier in 1764 (credit: Wikipedia).

SPECIFICATIONS

Telescope ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................

SPA-2

Camera ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................

FLI PL16803

Location ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................

IC Astronomy Spain

Date of observation ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Jul 21 - May 22

Filters ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................

SHO

Processing ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................

PixInsight / PS

Credits ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Data Telescope Live - processed by Rouven Asmußen