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M27 - The Dumbbell Nebula
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Image Acquisition/Processing Information
Designation: M27
Constellation: Vulpecula
Object Type: Planetary Nebula
Object Name: Dumbbell Nebula
Year of Discovery 1764
Telescope: 12.5" RCOS Ritchey-Chretien
CCD Camera: SBIG STL-4020M
Mount: Paramount
Filter: AstroDon LRGB filters
Date: October 8 and 9, 2007
Location: Mayhill, NM
Subexposures 6 - 15 minute subexposures through each filter
Total Exposure Time 6.0 hours
Image Processing Software: CCDStack and Photoshop CS2