NGC 6720

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NGC 6720[1][2] is a Planetary nebula located in constellation Lyra.

NGC 6720
Observation data: 2000.0 epoch
Constellation Lyra
Right ascension 18h53.6m
Declination +33o02'
Type Planetary nebula
Apparent dimensions 2.5
Apparent magnitude 9.0
Other designations M 57, Ring Nebula in Lyra

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Scientific research

References

  1. Hirshfeld, Alan, and Roger W. Sinnott, eds., Sky Catalogue 2000.0, Vol.2, Cambridge, Massachusetts: Sky Publishing Corp. and Cambridge University Press, 1985. (3098,238)
  2. NGC 2000.0, The Complete New General Catalogue and Index Catalogue of Nebulae and Star Clusters by J.L.E. Dreyer Sinnott, R.W. (edited by) <Sky Publishing Corporation and Cambridge University Press (1988)>