Dumbbell Nebula (M27)


Dumbbell Nebula (M27)

  • Catalog: M27
  • Date: 2023-08-20
  • Center: RA 299.9056°, Dec 22.7218°
  • FOV: 0.2967°
  • Rotation: -85.41° (PA of +Y axis)

The Dumbbell Nebula (also known as the Apple Core Nebula, Messier 27, and NGC 6853) is a planetary nebula (nebulosity surrounding a white dwarf) in the constellation Vulpecula, at a distance of about 1360 light-years.