{"product_id":"dumbbell","title":"Deep Space Photo Print: M27 - The Dumbbell Nebula","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHold the cosmos in your hands.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore the days of high-speed internet, the best way to see the latest robotic exploration images from the Viking and Voyager missions was to write to NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and ask for a press packet. We've recreated that thrilling, tactile experience with our exclusive line of high-quality physical photo prints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 8.5\" x 11\" print features \u003cb\u003eM27 - The Dumbbell Nebula\u003c\/b\u003e. Located roughly 1,360 light-years away in the small constellation Vulpecula (The Fox), the Dumbbell Nebula gives us a spectacular preview of what will eventually happen to our very own Sun! This is a \"planetary nebula,\" but it actually has nothing to do with planets. It was formed when a star roughly the size of our Sun reached the end of its life, ran out of fuel, and gently puffed its outer layers of gas into space. Left behind in the very dead center of that glowing apple-core shape is a blistering-hot, super-dense stellar corpse known as a white dwarf. This tiny, dying star emits intense ultraviolet radiation, which acts like a blacklight, illuminating the expanding shells of expelled gas into the brilliant gold and blue-green colors you see here! Produced on premium one-sided gloss paper, this piece delivers stunning clarity and vibrant colors on the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the reverse side, you'll find an engaging scientific description of the nebula, along with the exact Bracken Observatory equipment and exposure specs used to capture the shot—including exactly 26 hours (26h 0m) of exposure time using our EdgeHD 14\" telescope—just like the classic JPL media packets of the 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're an educator looking for engaging classroom materials, a parent sharing the wonders of the universe with your kids, or an astronomy enthusiast wanting a beautiful physical print to frame, this is the perfect way to experience the cosmos away from a screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.5\" x 11\" (Standard Letter Size)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Premium one-sided gloss photo paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-resolution image on the front; science facts, shot specs, and an interactive QR code to the online showroom on the back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 15px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e🔭 From the Desk of Paul Bracken:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cem\u003e\n    \"The Dumbbell Nebula is one of the most fascinating objects to share at outreach events because it's a direct look at our own Sun's ultimate fate. Pulling out 26 hours of data using the EdgeHD 14 was a massive undertaking, but it allowed us to capture those incredibly faint, expanding outer shells of gold and blue-green gas that are usually missed in shorter exposures. Holding this print is like holding a piece of cosmic history in your hands.\"\n  \u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bracken Observatory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49359227322507,"sku":"M27-PRNT","price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/7028\/6987\/files\/M27-TheDumbbellNebula_2a8c8f3f-e2c5-4ed3-99ef-0bd68aeddfbc.jpg?v=1789339483","url":"https:\/\/bracken-observatory.com\/products\/dumbbell","provider":"Bracken Observatory®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}