The Dumbbell Nebula (Planetary Nebula)
R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
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From Seattle , Dumbbell Nebula will become visible around 19:19 (PDT), 64° above your southern horizon, as dusk fades to darkness. It will then sink towards the horizon, setting at 02:51.
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Name
Dumbbell Nebula
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Object Type
Planetary Nebula
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Position
| Constellation: | Vulpecula |
| Magnitude: | 8.10 (V) [2] 7.60 (B) [3] |
| Right ascension: | 19h59m [3] |
| Declination: | +22°43' [3] |
| Distance: | 383.2 parsec 1249.4 lightyrs [1] |
Derived Quantities
| Absolute mag (V): | 0.18 |
Visibility from Seattle
All times shown in Seattle local time.