M57

From CityDeepSky
(Difference between revisions)
Jump to: navigation, search
m (put space in NGC number)
 
Line 3: Line 3:
 
|ob_number=12
 
|ob_number=12
 
|ob_type=Planetary Nebula
 
|ob_type=Planetary Nebula
|ob_other=NGC6720, The Ring Nebula
+
|ob_other=NGC 6720, The Ring Nebula
 
|ob_mag=8.8
 
|ob_mag=8.8
 
|ob_ra=18:53:35.10
 
|ob_ra=18:53:35.10

Latest revision as of 15:49, 29 January 2009

M57
Object #12
Object type

Planetary Nebula

Other Names

NGC 6720, The Ring Nebula

Data
Magnitude:8.8

Right ascension:18:53:35.10
Declination:33:01:47.00
Constellation:Lyra
Season:summer

Visibility

Telescope

The famous ring nebula, always worth a look. Unfortunately only a telescopic object from a city.

[edit] Locate M57

Click on map for larger image.

M57 map.png

[edit] Observations

Observer: Jason Nishiyama Location:Calgary Date of observation:18 May 2008 Observations made:NBT
Visibility: T Binocular type:10x50 Telescope type:MAK127
Personal tools