Dumbbell Nebula

Coordinates

  • X -937
  • Y -52
  • Z 539
→ Sol: ∼1,082

Object type

  • Planetary Nebula
  • Star
  • Galaxy
  • Infra-Red source
  • UV-emission source
  • White dwarf
  • X-ray source
simbad:M 27

Wiki

The Dumbbell Nebula (also known as Apple Core Nebula, Messier 27, M 27, or NGC 6853) is a planetary nebula 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.

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