Dumbbell nebula

From Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
(Redirected from 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 websites[change | change source]