A spectacular planetary nebula, the Dumbbell Nebula is easily seen in a telescope. Given it's magnitude, I was amazed to see it in my binoculars as well, though it's not as spectacular through them. Not visible to the unaided eye.
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M 27 - Planetary nebula in Vulpecula| Object # 32 | Object Name:M 27 | |
| Other Names:NGC 6853, Dumbbell Nebula | ||
| RA:19:59:36.30 | Dec:22:43:18.00 | |
| Constellation:Vulpecula | Season:Summer | |
| Magnitude:8.4 | Type:Planetary Nebula | |
| Description: A spectacular planetary nebula, the Dumbbell Nebula is easily seen in a telescope. Given it's magnitude, I was amazed to see it in my binoculars as well, though it's not as spectacular through them. Not visible to the unaided eye. |
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| BINOCULARS | TELESCOPE | |
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