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VLT Image of Dumbbell Nebula

VLT Image of Dumbbell Nebula

Ground-based image of Dumbbell taken with VLT 8.2m telescope in H-alpha, [O III], and B filters. VLT Dumbbell Nebula Photo Page

  • Object Name
    Object NameA name or catalog number that astronomers use to identify an astronomical object.
    Dumbbell Nebula, M27, NGC 6853
  • Release Date
    February 10, 2003
  • Science Release
    Close-up of M27, the Dumbbell Nebula
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  • Credit
    European Southern Observatory

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