Messier 27 - Dumbell Nebula

 Planetary Nebula

 In constellation Vulpecula

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The Dumbell Nebula was discovered by Charles Messier in 1764

which is a Planetary Nebula estimated to be around 4,500 years old.

The Central Star is the largest White Dwarf known with a magnitude of 13.5.

Messier 27 is located around 1,360 light years away

and measures 6 light years across.

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RA 19^h 59^m 36.34^s

DEC +22° 43′ 16.09″

Messier 27 has a mag (brightness) of 7.5

and its size is 8'.0 x 5'.6

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Imaging Scope : William Optics FLT110 [TEC]

Focal Length = 715mm

Imaging Camera : GSTAR-EX Video

EQ6 Pro GEM Mount

Unguided

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1,493 Frames Used From 14,500 [16 minute video]

Baldrine, Isle of Man, British Isles.

00:45 on 09/06/2007.