Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 12, 2021

M27: The Dumbbell Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 12, 2021 is “M27: The Dumbbell Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Bray Falls & Keith Quattrocchi). The original explanation runs about 167 words.

The picture shows the planetary nebula M27 known as the Dumbbell Nebula. Please see the explanation for more detailed information. — Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Bray Falls & Keith Quattrocchi Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What will become of our Sun? The first hint of our Sun ‘s future was discovered inadvertently in 1764 .”

— APOD editors, July 12, 2021

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 12, 2021
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Bray Falls & Keith Quattrocchi
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 167 words