The Dumbbell Nebula (also known as the Apple Core Nebula, Messier 27, and NGC 6853) is a planetary nebula (nebulosity surrounding a white dwarf) in the constellation Vulpecula, at a distance of about 1360 light-years.[1]
Planewave CDK17 F4.5, ZWO ASI2600MC Duo, Paramount MEII mount with absolute encoders. Unguided 2 hour image At Desert Astro Observatory in Sierra Vista Dark skies. 9/04/24