Monday, October 20, 2014

APOD 1.4


 The planetary nebula known as the Dumbbell nebula is what happens after a star stops having nuclear fission. This nebula is located within Vulpecula with high contrast coloring to help the viewer see the different materials that make up the nebula. The dumbbell portion of this nebula is the part that is the brightest in the night sky. The center of the nebula is the center of the image. This nebula is listed as the M object 27.

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