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 1360 light years.
This object was the first planetary nebula to be discovered; by Charles Messier in 1764. At a brightness of magnitude 7.5 and its diameter of about 8 arcminutes, it is easily visible in binoculars, and a popular observing target in amateur telescopes.
Images by Leigh Slomer
Brian Thompson’s Images of M27
Simon Dawes Images of M27
Martin Crow’s Images of M27
Gordon Collins’ Images of M27
Keith Rickard’s Images of M27
Andrew Wilson’s Images of M27
Debra Holton’s Images of M27
Julian Tworek’s Images of M27
Images by Neil Webster
