Nebulae - M27
R.A.: 19h 59m 36.34s
Dec.: +22° 43' 16.09"
Mag.: 7.5
The Dumbbell Nebula (also known as Messier 27, M 27, or NGC 6853) is a planetary nebula (PN)
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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