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Observation by Mark Fairfax: M27 - Apple Core Nebula

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Mark Fairfax

Observer

Mark Fairfax

Observed

2022 Aug 07 - 23:03

Uploaded

2022 Aug 09 - 12:56

Objects

The Apple Core Nebula (M27)

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Constellation

Vulpecula

Field centre

RA: 19h59m
Dec: +22°43'
Position angle: -4°10'

Field size

0°29' × 0°22'

Equipment
  • Unistellar eVscope 1
  • Optolong L-eNhance narrowband filter
Exposure

20 mins

Location

Nottinghamshire UK

Target name

M27 - Apple Core Nebula

Title

M27 - Apple Core Nebula

About this image

Messier 27 The Apple Core Nebula, also known as The Dumbbell Nebula & NGC 6853, is a planetary nebula (nebulosity surrounding a white dwarf) in the constellation Vulpecula. Distance of about 1,360 light-years and visual magnitude of 7.5 

Pleasing first attempt with my new Optolong L-eNhance filter - revealed a lot more of the nebulosity.

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Alan Thomas
Alan Thomas, 2022 Aug 09 - 16:53 UTC

Very nice image, Mark. I must consider getting the filter!

Alan

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