M27 Dumbbell

 Posted: Jun 24th, 2026
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Telescope/Lens: Sky-Watcher 130/650BKP
Camera: canon 550d
Mount: Sky-Watcher EQ3 OnStep
Software: DSS, Siril, Pix, darktable
Exposure:
139 x 25" ISO/Gain: 800
Red, Bortle 7 zone:
 Praga, Czech Republic
 Jun 23rd, 2026
58 m
94
Resolution: 2889x1926 px
Scale: 26334 KB
I shot this after the moon had set, so I was able to give each sub a slightly longer exposure. In the future, I plan to reshoot and try to get 3 hours total — maybe then I'll be able to bring out the "crown" of the Dumbbell.
Updated
  28 Jun, 2026
  58 m
I decided to reprocess the Dumbbell Nebula, and it seems to have turned out better.
Current photo
  24 Jun, 2026
  58 m
I shot this after the moon had set, so I was able to give each sub a slightly longer exposure. In the future, I plan to reshoot and try to get 3 hours total — m…
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