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Dumbbell Nebula

Dumbbell Nebula - dumbbell nebula, m 27, ngc 6853, space, stars, vulpecula
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The Dumbbell Nebula (also known as 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.
lara Uploaded by lara on . Dumbbell Nebula - Desktop Nexus Space Download free wallpapers and background images: Dumbbell Nebula. Desktop Nexus Space background ID 761008. The Dumbbell Nebula (also known as 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. 4.2
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Talana
 Posted by Talana on 08/25/11 at 08:40 AM
:) Very beautiful indeed :)
And thank you very much for the description :)
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Uploaded By: lara
Date Uploaded: August 12, 2011
Filename: the_Dumbbell_Nebula.jpg
Original Resolution: 2800x1400
File Size: 1.25 MB
Category: Other

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