Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 29, 1995

M27: The Dumbbell Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 29, 1995 is “M27: The Dumbbell Nebula,” an image. It is credited to Credit: The Electronic Universe Project, Karen Gloria. The original explanation runs about 140 words.

From the explanation

“The Dumbbell Nebula is a beautiful red and blue planetary nebula in the constellation of Vulpecula. It is the 27th object on Charles Messier’s list of diffuse sky objects, and so is referred to as M27.”

— APOD editors, July 29, 1995

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At a glance

Date: July 29, 1995
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: The Electronic Universe Project, Karen Gloria
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 140 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 29, 1995 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1995-july-29-m27-the-dumbbell-nebula

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