NGC 6826
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 6826, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 6826
Blinking Planetary
H IV 73, h 2050, BD+50 2869, GC 4514, HD 186924, SAO 31951, PK 083+12 1
H IV 73, h 2050, BD+50 2869, GC 4514, HD 186924, SAO 31951, PK 083+12 1
| Type | Planetary Nebula |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 9.6 |
| Size | 2.3' |
| Right Ascension | 19h 44' 48.2" (2000) |
| Declination | 50° 31' 30" N |
| Constellation | Cygnus |
| Description | Planetary, B, pL, R, *11m |
| Classification | O6fp |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Sep 7, 2021 Waikoloa, HI (map)
28cm f/10 SCT, NexStar 11" GyPSy @ 175x
Seeing: 7 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
Bright and obvious, small at 1' in diameter, round, central star easily visible, pale green, 16 Cyg visible 28' west
Andrew Cooper
Jul 7, 2002 TIMPA, Avra Valley, AZ (map)
46cm f/4.5 Deep Violet
Small, bright, clear blue-green color, central star bright at an even disk of material, no detail in the symmetrical disk
Rev. T.W. Webb
May 19, 1885 Hardwick, Herefordshire, England (map)
Planetary. Gaseous nebula, mag 8.3, diam. some 20", with 11 mg. in centre. 2' 52" f 16.― Celestial Objects for Common Telescopes, T. W. Webb, 1917
Other Data Sources for NGC 6826
Nearby objects for NGC 6826
4 objects found within 60'
| 16 Cygni | 16 Cygni A | |
| UGC 11465 |
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NGC 6826