NGC 6781
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 6781, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 6781
| Type | Planetary Nebula |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 12 |
| Size | 1.85' x 1.8' |
| Right Ascension | 19h 18' 28.3" (2000) |
| Declination | 6° 32' 23" N |
| Constellation | Aquila |
| Description | F, L, R, vsbM disc |
| Classification | 3b(3) |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Jul 17, 2023 Oregon Star Party, Ochoco Mts, OR (map)
25cm f/4.5 Newtonian, Holoholo @ 127x
Seeing: 7 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
Small, bright and obvious, round and slightly fainter at the center, 2' diameter, the southern edge modestly brighter, no central star noted, no color noted
Andrew Cooper
Jun 9, 2002 Las Cienegas NCA, Pima Co., AZ (map)
46cm f/4.5 Deep Violet
Large, fairly bright, circular with one side brighter than the other, no central star visible
Rev. T.W. Webb
May 19, 1885 Hardwick, Herefordshire, England (map)
Large round faint nebula, h. planetary. E. of Rosse ring or spiral.― Celestial Objects for Common Telescopes, T. W. Webb, 1917
Other Data Sources for NGC 6781
Nearby objects for NGC 6781
4 objects found within 120'
| 22 Aquilae | NGC 6773 | |
| PK43-3.1 |
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NGC 6781