How to find the Ring Nebula (M57): A Planetary Nebula in the Constellation Lyra

The Ring Nebula is a bright planetary nebula, close by the bright Vega star and so is easy to find even in the brighter summer months with a small telescope. This episode contains detailed instructions on how to find the Ring Nebula and what it looks like.

The M57 nebula has the additional designations NGC 6720 and GC 4447.

Equipment List:

- Celestron SE6 Telescope
- Altair GPCAM3 178M USB3 Mono Camera
- SkyWatcher EQ5 Mount
- SkyWatcher Enhanced Dual-Axis Motor Drive
- Antares f6.3 Focal Reducer
- Revelation 0.5x Focal Reducer
- UV/IR Filter

[petset]

Thanks for the directions. I didn't realize it is so easy to find.

[reghunathrnair]

Thank You very much for showing this video.

[ObamiumShorts]

Thanks bro! Do you think I can image it with a Celestron nexstar 4se, and a astronomy camera?

[arminulrich]

I've seen it 1 hour ago, even in Berlin.