Photograph of the Dumb-bell Nebula (M27), taken by Isaac Rob

Photograph of the Dumb-bell Nebula (M27), taken by Isaac Roberts using a twin telescope (20-inch reflector & 7-inch refractor) by Howard Grubb of Dublin. Taken with an exposure of 3 hours on 3rd October 1888 at his observatory & home at Maghull, near Liverpool.

Collection

Science Museum

Inventory Number

3020624

Title

Photograph of the Dumb-bell Nebula (M27), taken by Isaac Rob

Object Type

PhysicalObject

Measurements

- overall (mount): 435 x 305 x 1.5 mm