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Dumbbell planetary nebula (M27) in Vulpecula
author: ESO/Novapix
reference: a-nep68-53004
Image Size 300 DPI: 23 * 23 cm
Colour image of the Dumbbell planetary nebula (M27), obtained on September 28, 1998, with FORS at VLT UT1. The Dumbbell Nebula is a typical planetary nebula and is located in the constellation Vulpecula (The Fox). The distance is rather uncertain, but is believed to be around 1200 light-years. 5 min exposure time; North is up; East is left.
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