The Dumbbell Nebula The Dumbbell Nebula (also known as Apple - TopicsExpress



          

The Dumbbell Nebula 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.
Posted on: Thu, 31 Jul 2014 02:06:05 +0000

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