Dumbell Nebula

Pete

Very pleased with these photos I took this week using the OU’s remote telescope (COAST)

The Dumbbell Nebula (also known as M 27, or NGC 6853) is a planetary nebula in the constellation Vulpecula, at a distance of about 1,360 light years from the Earth. Its central star, a white dwarf, is the largest white dwarf yet discovered.

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I am semi-retired after a career in medical sciences. I now work from home doing independent research and consultancy amongst other things. One advantage of this is that I do have time to indulge my interests including birdwatching, natural history, steam trains and history particularly ancient history.

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