Messier : Dumbbell Nebula (Messier M27)

General information

NGC6853 is the planetary nebula at magnitude 7 that is placed in Vulpecula constellation and has apparent size of 2 angular minutes.
Because of low brightness and large angular size, nebula is available for observations through a 5-inch telescope.

Information for observations

Tonight, 2024-05-03, nebula NGC6853 will rise at northeast at 22:19 and will be observable until fading from view as dawn breaks. This time (04:44) the object will be placed at southeast. Maximum elevation, 69° above horizon, will be reached at 04:43, when nebula will be placed at southeast.