Messier 27

[mariosi]

Messier 27 

Right ascension : 19h 59m 36.34s

Declination : +22° 43' 16.09"

Apparent mag : 7.5

Apparent dimensions : 8".0 X 5'.6

Constellation : Vulpecula

 

The Dumbell Nebula also know as 'Apple Core' nebula or NGC 6853. Is planetary nebula in the constellation Vulpecula, at distance of obout 1,360 light - years. 

This object was the first planetary nebula to be discovered by Charles Messier in 1764  (Wikipedia)

 

Dob S/W 10 inches F.L.1200/f4.7 

T/S 30mm 2 inches F.O.V.70°

 

 

Thanks for looking 

Marios 

 

 

 

[Knighty2112]

Nice sketch. Well done. Very close to what I see too with my eye!  

[Knighty2112]

Nice sketch. Well done. Very close to what I see too with my eye!  

[Astro Imp]

Wonderful as usual Marios. 

[laudropb]

Another lovely sketch Marios.

[FenlandPaul]

Great representation Marios.

Paul

[Chris]

That's a really great sketch, almost photographic

[Ruud]

I love the dumbbell. It was my first DSO - discovered it with my binoculars when I was 12.

Thanks! It's a wonderful sketch of a marvellous planetary!