Messier 27 is also known as the Dumbbell Nebula. It was the first discovery of a planetary nebula and was identified by Charles Messier in 1764, though William Herschel was the first to see the curiously stunning dumbbell shape. My favorite description was by Admiral Smyth who said, "magnificent and singular object, it is one of those splendid enigmas which are proposed by God."
This particular nebula is one of the most-studied planetary nebulae. Like all planetary nebulae, it is the remnant of a dying star. What we are seeing is shell of ionized gas given off late in its life. It is truly an awesome sight to behold!
Photo Details
Messier 27
August 25,2013
Orion 8" Astrograph on VX Mount
Nikon D3100 Camera
58 sub frames at 30"/frame
Total Exposure Time = 29 minutes
Image Stacking in Deep Sky Tracker
Image Processing in Fitswork
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