M27, also known as the Dumbbell Nebula, is a planetary nebula in the constellation Vulpecula, about 1,360 light years from Earth. It has a dumbbell-shaped appearance and forms from the radiation of ionised gas emitted by a hot white dwarf, the remnant of an old star.
| IMAGE DATA | |
|---|---|
| Object | M27 Dumbbell Nebula |
| Distance | approx. 1360 light years |
| Date | 25.03.2022 |
| Exposure | 12x180 sec. - Total 0.5h |
| Mount | Skywatcher EQ6-R Pro |
| Telescope | Skywatcher 200PDS Newton |
| Camera | ZWO ASI 294mc pro |
| Corrector | TS-Optics Maxfield 0,95 coma corrector |
| Guiding | Zwo Asi OAG with ZWO Asi 120mc & Asiair |
| Software | AsiAir, Astropixel Processor, Photoshop CC |
On 27 July 2021 I photographed the Dumbbell Nebula for the very first time and was thrilled by its colours.