OBJECT:
M27 - The Dumbbell Nebula
DATE/LOC:
08/04/03 - Santa Fe, NM
EQUIPMENT:
Tak FS-78 @ ƒ8, ST-8XE
EXPOSURE:
RGB (15 : 15 : 20)
DESCRIPTION:
In another explosive result of the absence of fusion, the central star has magnitude of 13.5. The remnant is a very hot white dwarf who's temperature is approx. 85k deg. kelvin.

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NGC3628 - 03/19/04


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