Dumbbell Nebula in Vulpecula (also Applecore or M27)

This is our second attempt of Dumbbell Nebula in Vulpecula constellation near Cygnus the swan. Planetary nebules are formed when a star in its dying stage expands. The expanded star has cooler outer layers. These outer layers are puffed away into space which leaves the core white dwarf star. Fate of our sun is going […]