M27 Dumbbell Nebula

M27 Dumbbell Nebula (also known as the Apple Core Nebula, Messier 27, and NGC 6853) is a planetary nebula (nebulosity surrounding a white dwarf) in the constellation Vulpecula, at a distance of about 1360 light-years. It was the first such nebula to be discovered, by Charles Messier in 1764. At its brightness of visual magnitude 7.5 and diameter of about 8 arcminutes, it is easily visible in binoculars and is a popular observing target in amateur telescopes.

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This image was taken using my 4″ Refractor

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Observation Log Information
Log Index:	1326 948
Session:	364
Date:	2018-09-08
Equipment:	110mmDoublet EP APO – PF Canon 60D
Location:	ABASPStarland

Keywords: M27 Dumbbell Nebula, Messiers, Planetary Nebula, Vulpecula