Dumbbell Nebula (M27)

Dumbbell Nebula (M27) is a planetary nebula in the constellation Vulpecula, with an apparent magnitude of 7.5. It is about 1,227 light-years away.

Finder chart for the Dumbbell Nebula (M27) in the constellation Vulpecula
the Dumbbell Nebula (M27) (circled) in Vulpecula. Pink symbols mark Messier objects.
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Facts

CatalogMessier 27 (M27)
Typeplanetary nebula
ConstellationVulpecula
Apparent magnitude7.5
Distanceabout 1,227 light-years
Right ascension19 h 59.6 min
Declination+22.72°
Best monthSeptember (at about 9 pm)

Sources: star positions, magnitudes and colors from the Yale Bright Star Catalogue; constellation boundaries and star names from the IAU; areas and distances from Wikidata; stick figures by M. van der Sluys. How the maps are made.

How to find the Dumbbell Nebula

The Dumbbell Nebula is in Vulpecula. From 40° N it is highest in the south in September evenings, about 73° up. From 35° S it reaches about 32° in the north. Binoculars show it under a dark sky; a small telescope shows more detail.

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