Messier 27, the Dumbbell nebula

Constellation: Valpecula

Messier 27, also known as NGC 6853 and the Dumbbell nebula, is a planetary nebula located in the constellation of Valpecula. It is located about 1360 Ly from Earth. The image was taken with narrowband filter: Hydrogen-α, Oxygen III and Sulfure II.

A planetary nebula is a region of cosmic gas and dust formed from the cast-off outer layers of a dying star. Despite their name, planetary nebulae have nothing to do with planets.

Dates:

This image was taken on July 8 and 9, 2022

Note: More data is being collected to further improve the image.

Telescope & Mount:

Orion Optics UK ODK10 on a GM1000HPS mount

Imaging:

Camera: ZWO ASI1600MM Pro (bin 2×2)

Data (7 nm narrowband fiters):
Ha: 60x180s
Oiii: 60x180s
Sii: 20x180s

Total integration time: 3h