M57

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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.

Locate M57

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Observations

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