Dumbbell Galaxy
= Dumbbell Galaxy
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The Dumbbell Galaxy, also known as Messier 27 (M27), is a planetary nebula located in the constellation Vulpecula. It was the first planetary nebula to be discovered, identified by the French astronomer Charles Messier in 1764. The name "Dumbbell Galaxy" comes from its dumbbell-like shape, which is characterized by a bright central region and two lobes extending outwards.