naked eye and a worthwhile object for telescopes of all types and sizes.
The nebula consists of a gigantic cloud of hydrogen gas with a diameter of
hundreds of light years.
Constellation Lyra: The Ring Nebula (M 57)
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Right Ascension:
18
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(hours : minutes)
Declination:
+33° 02' (Degrees : minutes)
Distance:
2,412 light years from Earth
The famous Ring Nebula (M57) in the Lyra constellation is often viewed as
the prototype of a planetary nebula. It is one of the magnificent features of
the Northern Hemisphere's summer sky. Recent studies have shown that it
is probably comprised of a ring (torus) of brightly shining material that sur-
rounds the central star (only visible with larger telescopes), and not a gas
structure in the form of a sphere or an ellipse. If you were to look at the
Ring Nebula from the side, it would look like the Dumbbell Nebula (M 27).
When viewed from Earth, we are looking directly at the pole of the nebula.
Constellation Vulpecula (Little Fox):
The Dumbbell Nebula (M 27)
Right Ascension:
19
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(hours : minutes)
Declination:
+22° 43' (Degrees : minutes)
Distance:
1,360 light years from Earth
The Dumbbell Nebula (M 27) was the first planetary nebula ever discov-
ered. On 12 July 1764, Charles Messier discovered this new and fascinat-
ing class of objects. We see this object almost directly from its equatorial
plane. If we could see the Dumbbell Nebula from one of its poles, we
would probably see the shape of a ring, something very similar to what we
know as the Ring Nebula (M 57). In reasonably good weather, we can see
this object well, even with low magnification.
Notes on cleaning
Before cleaning the device, disconnect it from the power supply by removing
the plug or batteries.
Clean the eyepieces and lenses only with a soft, lint-free cloth, like a micro-
fibre cloth. Do not apply excess pressure to the cloth to avoid scratching
the lenses.
Protect the device from dust and moisture. Store it in the supplied bag or
transportation packaging. The batteries should be removed from the unit if it
has not been used for a long time.
EC Declaration of Conformity
Meade Instruments Europe GmbH & Co. KG has issued a 'Declaration of
Conformity' in accordance with applicable guidelines and corresponding
standards. This can be viewed any time upon request.
DISPOSAL
Dispose of the packaging materials properly, according to their type, such
as paper or cardboard. Contact your local waste-disposal service or envi-
ronmental authority for information on the proper disposal.
Do not dispose of electronic devices in the household garbage!
As per Directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament on waste
electrical and electronic equipment and its adaptation into German law,
used electronic devices must be collected separately and recycled in an
environmentally friendly manner.
Empty, old batteries must be disposed of at battery collection points by the
consumer. You can find out more information about the disposal of devices
or batteries produced after 6 January 2006 from your local waste-disposal
service or environmental authority.
In accordance with the regulations concerning batteries and re-
chargeable batteries, disposing of them in the normal household
waste is explicitly forbidden. Please make sure to dispose of your
used batteries as required by law — at a local collection point or in the retail
market. Disposal in domestic waste violates the Battery Directive.
Batteries that contain toxins are marked with a sign and a chemical symbol.
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Warranty and warranty term extension
The warranty term is two years from the date of purchase. Please keep your
proof of purchase. Register at www.bresser.de/warranty and fi ll out a brief
questionnaire to get your warranty term extended to fi ve years. Registra-
tion must be completed within three months of purchase (date of receipt) to
validate the warranty. If you register thereafter, the warranty term will not be
extended. If you have problems with your device, please contact our cus-
tomer service fi rst. Do not send any products without consulting us fi rst by
telephone. Many problems with your device can be solved over the phone. If
the problem cannot be resolved by phone, we will take care of transporting
your device to be repaired. If the problem occurred after the warranty ended
or it is not covered by our warranty terms, you will receive an estimate of
repair costs, free of charge.
Service Hotline: +49 (0) 2872 - 80 74-210
Important for any returns:
Please make sure to return the device carefully packed in the original pack-
aging in order to prevent damage during transport. Also, please enclose your
receipt for the device (or a copy) and a description of the defect. This war-
ranty does not imply any restriction of your statutory rights.
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