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Dumbbell Nebula
Dumbbell Nebula
Credit: NASA, ESA, Hubble, et al

Dumbbell Nebula

Dumbbell Nebula , also known as Apple Core Nebula and Diabolo Nebula is a planetary type nebula located in the constellation Vulpecula .

Stats and Info:

      1. Name:
      2. Dumbbell Nebula
      1. Alt Name:
      2. Apple Core Nebula
      1. Alt Name 2:
      2. Diabolo Nebula
      1. Nebula type:
      2. planetary
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 7.5
      1. Size:
      2. 8.0' x 5.6'
      1. NGC/IC #:
      2. NGC 6853
      1. Messier #:
      2. M27

    * One can see up to magnitude 7 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.