Wallpaper author:
Alessandro Motta
24 Aug 2024
Dumbbell Nebula
Floating in the constellation Vulpecula, around 1,360 light-years away from Earth, lies the mesmerizing M27, also known as the Dumbbell Nebula. This stunning planetary nebula, one of the brightest and largest in the night sky, has an apparent magnitude of 7.5, making it a popular target for amateur astronomers and astrophotographers alike.
Dataset from which the image was processed
M27
10 credit
- Type of target............................................................................................................................Planetary Nebula
- Camera............................................................................................................................QHY 600M
- Target coordinates............................................................................................................................RA 299.9015 Dec 22.7212
- Hemisphere............................................................................................................................Southern
- Telescope location............................................................................................................................Chile
- Transient event............................................................................................................................No
- Observed on............................................................................................................................23 Sept 2023 - 15 Aug 2024
Filter | Avg Exp (s) | Total Exposure | Subframes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halpha | 305 | 4h50m | 57 |
| SII | 305 | 4h50m | 57 |
| OIII | 289 | 4h35m | 57 |