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.
Dumbbell Nebula Media
IAU Vulpecula chart
Star map for Messier 27, dumbbell nebula
Blend of UHC and RGB exposures of M27 taken with moderate level amateur equipment in the center of a capital city
M27 with 5.5" telescope from city suburbs
Skywatcher 120 ED APO
Other websites
- SEDS Messier page on M27 Archived 2008-12-22 at the Wayback Machine
- M27 Dumbbell Nebula
- M27 image taken by Stargazer Observatory Archived 2008-11-20 at the Wayback Machine
