VLT Image of Dumbbell Nebula (ground-based image)
round-based image of Dumbbell taken with VLT 8.2mtelescope in H-alpha, [O III], and B filters. VLT Dumbbell Nebula Photo Page
Credit:About the Image
About the Object
Name: | Dumbbell Nebula, IRAS 19574+2234, M 27, Messier 27, NGC 6853 |
Type: | Milky Way : Nebula : Type : Planetary |
Distance: | 1200 light years |
Category: | Nebulae |
Colours & filters
Band | Wavelength | Telescope |
---|---|---|
Optical B | 429 nm |
Very Large Telescope (VLT)
FORS1 |
Optical OIII | 501 nm |
Very Large Telescope (VLT)
FORS1 |
Optical H-alpha | 656 nm |
Very Large Telescope (VLT)
FORS1 |