OBJECT INFORMATION

Name/Designation	Messier 27 (Dumbbell Nebula)
Object Type	Planetary Nebula
Constellation	Vulpecula
Distance	~1,360 light-years
Apparent Magnitude	~7.5
Angular Size	~8′ (~0.13°)

IMAGING

Date	August 8–10 & 13, 2024
Location	Athens, Greece
Frames	505 × 60″ exposures
Integration	8h 25m
Camera Settings	Gain 101 | Temperature: 0°C
Bortle Scale	8/9 (City sky)

EQUIPMENT

Telescope	Sky-Watcher Explorer 130PDS
Camera	ZWO ASI533MC Pro
Mount	Sky-Watcher EQ5 Pro
Filter	Optolong L-eXtreme
Accessory	Baader 2″ MPCC Mark III
Guide Scope	Artesky 32mm Mini
Guide Camera	ZWO ASI120MM Mini

SOFTWARE

Acquisition	Astro Photography Tool
Guiding	PHD2 Guiding
Processing	PixInsight
Plugins	RC Astro