At the twelth magnitude, M-76 can be seen as two blobs of light in contact with each other. This is the dimmest of the Messier objects; yet the fact that I observed it with considerable ease only goes to show how great I am... er, how powerful a 6-inch telescope is. M-76 is less than one degree from Phi Andromedae, and its similarity to the larger and brighter M-27 certainly makes it a worthwhile target.
| NGC: | 650-1 |
| OTHER NAMES: | M-76 (Little Dumbbell Nebula) |
| CLASS: | planetary nebula |
| SIZE: | 2.6' x 1.5' |
| DISTANCE: | 8200 light years |
| POSITION: | 01h 40m +51d 25' |
| CONSTELLATION: | Perseus |
| DATE OF SKETCH: | 10/07/75 |
| MAGNIFICATION USED: | 70x,140x |
