Dumbbell Nebula M27

M27 is known as the Dumbbell Nebula or the Apple Core Nebula.

The Dumbbell Nebula

Death star. When an average G-type star like our Sun grows old, it uses up all its hydrogen, begins burning … More

M27 – the Dumbbell is a prominent planetary nebula in Vulpecula and was the first to be discovered, in 1764. It … More

This planetary nebula, the Dumbbell, is a fairly easy target in my 8″ telescope. Even on a Moonlit public night … More

A night out in the field with some photos to prove it!