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Dumbbell nebula
noun
Astronomy.
- 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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