Two possibilities exist: Either we are alone in the Universe or we are not.
Both are equally terrifying.

— Arthur C. Clarke

Dumbbell Nebula

 Dumbbell Nebula

The Dumbbell Nebula M27 about 1200 light years away was the first planetary nebula ever discovered. On July 12, 1764, Charles Messier discovered this new and fascinating class of objects, and describes this one as an oval nebula without stars.
Source: www.seds.org/messier/m/m027.html Ha -12hr as R OIII -06hr as G and B

Beautiful

Who needs a dark sky when you have the ability to bring out the details! And have the time to spend hours imaging....Really nice image Kuky.

LOVIN THIS IMAGE!

LOVIN THIS IMAGE!

Dark Skies?

Will make a HUGE difference
This is 18hrs exposure!
..anyway Thx a LOT guys
I like it too -;)