The Dumbell Nebula - M27
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  Called the Dumbell Nebula for its shape, it is one of the brightest and largest planetary nebulas in the sky. 
  Kinda looks like an exploding Halloween pumpkin doesn't it.
Photographic Data:
Meade 10 inch f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope at f/10 on Losmandy G11 mount.
Exposure:  A composite of two at 40 and 20 minutes.
Film:  Hypered Kodak PJ400
Date:  Spring 2000