Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Vulpecula (Vul)  ·  Contains:  14 Vul  ·  Dumbbell Nebula  ·  M 27  ·  NGC 6853  ·  PK060-03.1  ·  The star 14Vul
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M27 HOO, Valerio Avitabile
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M27 HOO

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M27 HOO

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In the constellation of the Volpetta the dumbbell nebula is located about 1350 light years. Known as messier 27, it is one of the most famous planetary nebulae known and photographed by amateur astronomers. Object visible in visual with a telescope is characterized by the white dwarf visible in the center which, completing its life cycle, has expelled oxygen and ionized hydrogen to the outside.

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M27 HOO, Valerio Avitabile