M57
18.08.2005 20:30 UTC
Background sky was so bright, that first I could barely see the ring figure. This nebula is very bright as I could easily see it even the weather was B.A.D. Always when I have observed M57, I have seen a slight ellipticity in there. This was the case this time also, as you can see in my sketch (it just took a while to see) What I have not seen yet is the central star, but It is only a matter of time...
NGC Object List:
NGC6720 planetary nebula RA:18h53m35.1 Dec:+33°01m'47" BMag: 9.7, M 57 Ring Nebula
| Location: Blueberry Street Observatories, Koivula, Kotka | Seeing: 3(5) | Background Sky: 3(5) | Magnification: 208x | Full moon shining. Major uglish weather. |
Added: 15.12.2005 20:30 UTC
