Object: M27 (NGC 6853) Dumbbell Nebula in Vulpecula
Light-years: 980 Magnitude: ~ 8.1
Date/Time: 6/26/99 @ 11:30 CDT
Comments: 10" LX200 f/6.3 scope, planetary nebula irregular, 88º clear night.
The culprit of the hydrogen gas is the faint blue star in the center at magnitude 13.5
Exposure: 11.25 mins (15 x 45sec), broadband filter

Object: M27 (NGC 6853) Dumbbell Nebula in Vulpecula
Date/Time: 7/13/97 @ 05:00 UT, 1st quarter moon
Comments: 8" f/6 scope
Exposure: 3 mins (12 x 15sec), broadband filter