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M27 The Dumbbell Nebula Photos -A dying Star in Vulpecula, also known as a planetary nebula.

The Dumbbell Nebula is a planetary nebula in the constellation Vulpecula, at a distance of about 1360 light-years. This object was the first planetary nebula to be discovered; by Charles Messier in 1764.

A dying Star blowing off its outer atmosphere, yes Our Sun will do this in about 6 billion years from now!

I captured this 90 minute exposure 08-29-2019 in Hydrogen Alpha & Oxygen III light at 6nm band pass.