The Little Dumbbell Nebula (Planetary Nebula)
Red-band image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 30 arcminutes across.
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From Ashburn , Little Dumbbell Nebula is visible in the dawn sky, becoming accessible at around 03:59 (EDT), when it rises to an altitude of 21° above your north-eastern horizon. It will then reach an altitude of 26° before fading from view as dawn breaks at around 04:36.
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Name
Little Dumbbell Nebula
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Object Type
Planetary Nebula
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