The Dumbbell Nebula or Messier 27 was catalogued by Charles Messier on July 12, 1764. In a telescope, its two lobes make it look like a dumbbell, which explains the nickname.
Each spring, amateur astronomers attempt the ultimate stargazing challenge—an overnight quest to spot every galaxy, nebula, and star cluster in Charles Messier’s famous catalog. Photographer Alan Dyer ...
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