| Catalogue and alternative designations | M57,
NGC 6720, Ring Nebula
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| Type | Planetary Nebula |
| Position | 18 53.6, +33 02 |
| Constellation | Lyra |
| Camera and Telescope | STL11000M and 20 inch Ritchey Chretien (courtesy R Jay Gabany) |
| Focal Ratio | F8.1 |
| Exposure Details | LRGB 90:60:36:72 All 1x1 |
| Description | This object is probably the best known planetary nebula in the sky. The galaxy to the upper right is IC 1296. Click here for a higher resolution crop. |
