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.

ESO image of Dumbbell nebula

Other websites

• SEDS Messier page on M27 Archived 2008-12-22 at the Wayback Machine
• M27 Dumbbell Nebula Archived 2009-02-28 at the Wayback Machine
• M27 image taken by Stargazer Observatory Archived 2008-11-20 at the Wayback Machine