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Dumbbell Nebula

Dumbbell Nebula

The Dumbbell Nebula is a planetary nebula in the constellation Vulpecula, at a distance of about 1360 light-years. It was the first such nebula to be discovered, by Charles Messier in 1764. Wikipedia
Coordinates: RA 19h 59m 35s | Dec +22° 43′ 16″
Magnitude: 7.5
Distance to Earth: 1,360 light years
Radius: 1.44 light years
Age: 9,807 years
Types: Planetary
Absolute magnitude (V): −0.6+0.4; −0.3