Here is a small, bright planetary of the ninth magnitude. This object is not very far from the double star 16 Cygni. Use high power for good results. Often neglected, this nebula has a bright central star of magnitude 10 which is easily seen at high magnification.
NGC: | 6826 |
OTHER NAMES: | H.IV.73 |
CLASS: | planetary nebula |
SIZE: | 0.5' |
MAGNITUDE: | +9 |
MAGNITUDE OF CENTRAL STAR: | +10 |
POSITION: | 19h 44m +50d 28' |
CONSTELLATION: | Cygnus |
DATE OF SKETCH: | 10/03/75 |
MAGNIFICATION USED: | 140x, 220x |