M27 Dumbbell nebula mouse over for annotated version - click for full resolution

M27 is a planetary nebula in the constellation of the Vulpecula. This object was the first planetary nebula discovered by Messier in 1764. At a distance of 1360 ly, it spans for 1,4 ly. Optic SC8 Camera EOS 600D Baader Mount NEQ6 with EQASCOM Guide OAG with ALccd5 Frame center RA 19:59:35 DEC 22:43:23 J2000 Date 12th August 2013 Site Pian dell Armà, Italian Alps Exposures 37x480s ISO800 - 9 dark, 11 flat, 11 bias Integration time - 4h 56m Notes Central crop of the original frame

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