Messier 27

The DumbBell Nebula, NGC 6853

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Object

Type

Planetary nebula
Constellation Vulpecula
Coordinates RA:19h 59m 36s  D:+22° 43' 18"
Magnitude 7,4
Size 6,7x6,7 arc min

Image

Optics Starworks Ritchey-Chrétien 14,5" at f/8 (first light)
Mount Paramount ME
Camera Sbig ST4000-XCM and AO-7 adaptive optics unit
Exposure 17x15 minutes
Notes Image acquired from Canino (VT) at Little Dog Obs. (G.Magrone)

 

Where is this object in the night sky? Below a sky chart of the location (from Stellarium 8.0 planetarium).

 

 

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