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The Dumbbell Nebula


  • Acquisition Details
    • Captured Date: June 2022
  • Location Information
    • Constellation: Vulpecula
    • Coordinates (RA,DA): 299.910,22.721
    • Distance: 1,360 Light-years
  • Catalogue Designations
    • Messier: 27
    • NGC: 6853
  • Equipment Used
    • Mount: HEQ5
    • Telescope: Orion ED80T CF
    • Main Camera: ASI071MC

The Dumbbell Nebula is a planetary nebula (nebulosity surrounding a white dwarf) in the constellation Vulpecula. 1

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