The Dumbbell Nebula is a planetary nebula in the constellation Vulpecula, at a distance of about 1227 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″
Distance: 417+49; −65 pc; 376.3±6.2 pc
Constellation: Vulpecula