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NGC 6853 = M27

Planetary nebula in Vulpecula

Dumbbell Nebula

Dreyer's description: !!!, vB, vL, biN, iE (Dumbbell); = M27

Cross Identifications: GC 4532, h 2060. Dumbbell Nebula; Bode 67; BD +22 3878; PK 60-3.1, ARO 14, He2-452.

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    Right Ascension: 19 : 59.6 (hours : minutes)
    Declination: +22 : 43 (degrees : minutes)
    Distance: 1.25 (* 1,000 light years)
    Apparent Magnitude: 8.1
    Apparent Diameter: 15.2 (arc minutes)

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