Dumbbell Nebula

ESO image of Dumbbell Nebula

The Dumbbell Nebula (sometimes called Messier 27, M 27, or NGC 6853) is a planetary nebula in the constellation Vulpecula. It is about 1,360 light years away from earth. The Dumbbell Nebula was the first planetary nebula to be discovered; by Charles Messier in 1764.

Other Pages

• SEDS Messier page on M27
• M27 Dumbbell Nebula
• M27 image taken by Stargazer Observatory