The first planetary nebula discovered was the Dumbbell Nebula in the constellation of Vulpecula, observed by Charles Messier in 1764 and listed as M27 in his catalogue of nebulous objects.
A primeira delas descuberta foi a nebulosa Dumbbell na constelación de Vulpecula, observada por Charles Messier en 1764 e listada como M27 no seu catálogo de obxectos nebulosos.