The Dumbbell Nebula is a planetary nebula located in the constellation of Vulpecula. It was first discovered by Charles Messier in 1764. Like many nearby planetary nebulae, the Dumbbell Nebula contains knots. Its central region is marked by a pattern of dark and bright cusped knots. The knots vary in appearance from symmetric objects with tails to rather irregular tail-less objects.
With a white dwarf central star, the Dumbbell Nebula is estimated at between 10,000 and 14,000 years old.

Image Capture Details:

28x900s each HSO. Processed HSO.
Telescope - PlaneWave 12.5" CDK
Mount - iOptron CEM120EC2
Camera - ZWO ASI2600MM
RA 19hrs 59' 36"
DEC +22degrees 43' 16"
Position Angle (CCW) - 15 degrees
Location - Calgary Alberta
Date - July 2024
Constellation - Vulpecula
Distance - 1,400 lightyears

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