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Dumbbell Nebula (Messier 27)

“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.” (Wikipedia, 27th Apr 2019)

Date: 16th Aug 2014
Camera: Canon EOS 600Da
Filters:
Optics: Skywatcher Explorer 200/100 Newton
Mount: NEQ6 Pro
Guiding:

Exposure time: 33 x 53s (ISO 1600)
Total exposure time: 0.5 hours
Calibration frames:
Dithering: No

Astrobin: www.astrobin.com/126486/
Flickr: https://flic.kr/p/D2bPkV

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