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M27 Dumbbell Nebula © Ken Crawford Rancho Del Sol Observatory MPC G67
| Filter | Exposures |
|---|---|
| Clear/ Lum | 0 minutes |
| Red | 120 minutes |
| Green | 120 minutes |
| Blue | 120 minutes |
| Ha 5nm | 520 minutes |
| OIII 3nm | 580 minutes |
| SII 5nm | 520 minutes |
M27 is a Planetary nebula and is also called the Dumbbell Nebula. It is the remnants of a dying star and this deep image shows not only the core details but also the very faint outer halo. The shapes are produced by interaction of expanding shells of gas with the interstellar medium.
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CCDStack2
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Paramount ME
Apogee Alta u16803
SBIG ST402 Guider
Astrodon MegaMoag
Astrodon 50mm Sq Filters
MaxDL 5
CCDAutopilot 5
CCDStack2
Photoshop CS5
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The core details of M27 shows a bubble like structure of expanding gas shells. The inverted image on the right reveals the faint outer expansion.
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These images may be used for personal or educational use without contacting me. But, these images and this website are Copyright © Ken Crawford. If you are a publisher and would like a full resolution link to this or other images please contact Ken Crawford.