The Dumbbell Nebula is a planetary nebula (nebulosity surrounding a white dwarf) in the constellation Vulpecual. It is approximately 1,360 light years from earth.  This image was captured in my backyard with a telescope and dedicated astrophotography camera.

Equipment used:

Explore Scientific 102mm f/7 FCD100 Triplet Carbon Fiber Refractor telescope

Svbony 60mm guide scope and ZWO ASI120MM-S camera

ZWO ASI2600MC Pro dedicated astrophotography camera

ZWO Electronic Automatic Focuser

ZWO ASIAIR Plus computer

Optolong L-extreme narrowband filter

ZWO AM5 Mount

Imaging data:

Lights:  96 x 5-minute exposures

Darks:  24 x 5 minutes exposures

Flats and Dark Flats:  100 exposures

Processing software:

Pixinsight