NGC 6826

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