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 |