Dumbbel Nebula

Get ready to be starstruck! I'm thrilled to share my photo of M27, the stunning Dumbbell Nebula. Located approximately 1,360 light-years away from Earth, this celestial wonder is a breathtaking example of a planetary nebula.

The Dumbbell Nebula's unique shape and vibrant colors are a result of a star's final stages of life, shedding its outer layers into space. As we gaze at this beauty, let's not forget the importance of preserving our Dark Skies. Light pollution can hinder our ability to observe these wonders, so let's work together to protect our night skies and keep the stars shining bright

Camera: ZWO-ASI2600MCPRO

Mount: Sky-Watcher EQ-6R Pro Computerized Equatorial Mount S303000

Guide camera OAG & ZWO ASI220 Mini USB 2.0 Mono Guide Camera

Celestron .7x Focal Reducer for 8" EdgeHD Telescopes

Telescope: EdgeHD8

I stacked all light frames with darks, flats, and bias in deepskystacker, processed in Pixinsight, and photoshop.