The Dumbbell Nebula (also known as Apple Core Nebula, Messier 27, or NGC 6853) is a planetary nebula in the constellation Vulpecula, at a distance of about 1227 light-years. This object was the first planetary nebula to be discovered; by Charles Messier in 1764. At its brightness of visual magnitude 7.5 and its diameter of about 8 arcminutes, it is easily visible in binoculars, and a popular observing target in amateur telescopes.
Imaging Data:
Date: 8/19/19 Redone 9/22/2023
Exposure = 30s x 420 of which 326 were used for 2h 43m
Binning = 1×1
Gain = 120
Camera Temperature= 0 deg C
Filter= STC Astro Duo-Narrowband Filter
Camera = ASI294MC PRO in Hyperstar position