The Dumbbell Nebula is a planetary nebula in the constellation Vulpecula, at a distance of about 1,360 light-years. This object was the first planetary nebula to be discovered; by Charles Messier in 1764.

Radius: 1.44 light years

Distance to Earth: 1,360 light years

Coordinates: RA 19h 59m 35s | Dec +22° 43′ 16″

Absolute magnitude (V): −0.6+0.4; −0.3

Constellation: Vulpecula

Did you know: The only planetary nebula brighter than M27 is the Helix Nebula, with an apparent magnitude of 7.3.