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Dumbbell nebula

noun

Astronomy.
  1. the planetary nebula in the constellation Vulpecula, which in photographs appears to have the shape of a dumbbell.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of Dumbbell nebula1

First recorded in 1975–80
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Zooming in on the Dumbbell Nebula to view its apple-core outline, complete with a red skin, also drew some gasps.

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