← Back to Nebulae

M27, Dumbbell Nebula (NGC6853)

A nebula of ionised gas expanding around a dying star. It has a bipolar shape, with greater density at the ends and more diffuse gas around it. It is composed mainly of hydrogen, which glows red, and doubly ionised oxygen, which emits green and blue light.

General information

Constellation
Vulpecula
Category
Nebulae
Date
11 August 2022

Capture

Total time
4h 12min
Subframes
360s (CLS: 10x bin1, R: 10x bin2, G: 10x bin2, B: 12x bin2)
Gain / Offset
125 / 30
Calibration
N/A

Equipment

Telescope
TS102 f/5.6
Camera
ASI294MM at -10ºC
Filters
CLS and RGB Astronomik
Mount
HEQ-5 Pro belt drive
Guiding
Guide scope 60mm f/4 + ASI224MC with PHD2
Filter wheel
ZWO EFW 7pos

Processing and environment

Processing
PixInsight 1.8.9
Acquisition
NINA
Location
l'Ampolla
Sky
Bortle 4

Additional versions

Wide field of view