M57 is the classic planetary nebula. The ring is visible through a telescope from a city. Unfortunately it is not visible through binoculars or with the unaided eye from in town. Always worth a look.
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M57 - Planetary Nebula in Lyra| Object # 12 | Object Name:M57 | |
| Other Names:NGC6720, The Ring Nebula | ||
| RA:18:53:35.10 | Dec:33:01:47.00 | |
| Constellation:Lyra | Season:Summer | |
| Magnitude:8.8 | Type:Planetary Nebula | |
| Description: M57 is the classic planetary nebula. The ring is visible through a telescope from a city. Unfortunately it is not visible through binoculars or with the unaided eye from in town. Always worth a look. |
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