NGC 6818 - Little Gem Nebula

Introduction | Map | My Own Photos | My Own Observations | References

On this page I collect my observations of the planetary nebula NGC 6818, called Little Gem Nebula, in the constellation Sagittarius.

 

Introduction

The planetary nebula NGC 6818, called Little Gem Nebula, in the constellation Sagittarius is according to Stoyan very small and bright.

Size: 0.4' (Stoyan)
Distance: 6,000 light years (Stoyan)
Rating: ** (Stoyan)

 

Map

The planetary nebula NGC 6818 (Little Gem Nebula) in constellation Sagittarius and the nearby galaxy NGC 6822 reside to the east if the summer milky way. (Image Courtesy of SkySafari Astronomy, www.simulationcurriculum.com)

 

My Own Photos

eVscope

         

NGC 6818 - Aug 9, 2020, many hot pixels

 

NGC 6818 - Aug 20, 2020

 

NGC 6818 - Aug 20, 2020

      

NGC 6818 - Aug 9, 2020, processed

 

NGC 6818 - Aug 20, 2020, processed

 

NGC 6818 - Aug 20, 2020, processed

 

My Own Observations

Observations August 2020

 

References

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