M27–the Dumbbell Nebula–or do you see an apple core? This planetary nebula (Charles Messier’s first) is one of the brightest in the night sky. The elegant aquamarine and red-orange hues reveal an abundance of oxygen laced with hydrogen gas. Four billion years from now, this will be the likely fate of our own sun.
Acquisition Date: August 11, 2020–August 13, 2020
Acquisition Site: Angwin, CA
Image Details: 108 x 180s (5h 24m)
Equipment: ZWO ASI2600MC-Pro, Takahashi TOA-130NFB, AP1200GTO, Radian Triad Ultra Filter 2″