Messier 27 (M27) is a planetary nebula in the Vulpecula constellation. M27 is also known as the Dumbbell Nebula, the Diabolo Nebula and the Apple Core Nebula. Its alternative designation is NGC 6853.

Image taken using the 32-inch Schulman telescope with STX camera on Mt. Lemmon, AZ. Data capture and reduction by Adam Block, University of Arizona. LRGBHalpha(L) processing by JDS using CCDStack and Photoshop CC.

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