Iiro's DeepSky Sketches

Name: NGC 6818	Other name: PK 25-17.1
RA: 19h 44m	DEC: -14° 9'
Constellation: SGR
Type: Planetary nebula
Magnitude: 10
Size: 22'' x 15''
Surface brightness: 7
Brightest star: 15
Classification: 4
Description: B,vS,R
Notes: H IV 51,Little Gem Nebula,PK25-17.1
Observer: Iiro Sairanen
Location: Tähtikallio, Artjärvi, Finland
Date: 23/24.9.2006 22:10
Instrument: Newton 305/1464 mm
Magnification: 206x	Filter: -
Field: 15'	Seeing: 2
Background sky: 2	NE lim mag: 6.5
Visuality: I	Height: 13°
Weather: +5°C
Description: Little Gem Nebula. Pretty bright, small and round bluish disk. No details because of low altitude.
Updated: 25.10.2006 22:19