| Object: | Dumbbell Nebula, M27 |
| Date: | July 29, 2003 |
| Equipment: | WO FLT110 at F/6.5, HX916 CCD, G11 mount, ST-4 autoguider |
| Exposure: | RGB
exposure in combination with IDAS LPS filter. All channels binned 1x1. 80:30:20 minutes. No darks or flats. |
| Processing: | Photoshop, mild unsharp mask |
| Comments: | Click here to see the full resolution image |
| Description: | A planetary nebula located in the constellation of Vulpecula. Dumbbell is 1,250 light years away and spans nearly 3 light years (8'x5.7'). The nebula is expanding at nearly 2 light years per century. The center star is of 14th magnitude. |
Copyright © 2003 Paul Kanevsky