Mike Raggett
M27 - Dumbbell Nebula
The Dumbbell nebula is a planetary nebula located approximately 1200 light years away.
At the centre of the nebula is a hot white dwarf star. This star is surrounded by a shell of gas which is being excited by the high-energy radiation coming from the white dwarf creating the visible nebula.
Imaged on 30th June 2014.
48x30 second exposures (24mins)
Celestron 8 SE
Stock Alt Azimuth mount
F6.3 Focal Reducer
Nikon D40 (Unmodded)
M27 - Dumbbell Nebula
The Dumbbell nebula is a planetary nebula located approximately 1200 light years away.
At the centre of the nebula is a hot white dwarf star. This star is surrounded by a shell of gas which is being excited by the high-energy radiation coming from the white dwarf creating the visible nebula.
Imaged on 30th June 2014.
48x30 second exposures (24mins)
Celestron 8 SE
Stock Alt Azimuth mount
F6.3 Focal Reducer
Nikon D40 (Unmodded)