The Dumbbell Nebula
(also known as Messier 27, M 27, or NGC 6853) is a
planetary nebula
in the constellation
Vulpecula, at a
distance of about 1,360 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
arc minutes, it is easily visible in
binoculars, and a popular observing target in
amateur telescopes.
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