NGC 7026 (Planetary nebula)
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Also known as: The Cheeseburger nebula
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Right ascension: 21h 5m
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Declination: 47° 39'
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Constellation: Cygnus
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Date/time: 2008.09.03 00:00 UT
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Equipment: 12" f/5 Newtonian
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FoV: 16'
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Magnification and filter(s): 250x
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Seeing: 6/10
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Transparency: 4/5
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Location: Nádasdladány, Hungary
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Observer: Ferenc Lovró
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Description:
I find this object much smaller (around 0.3x0.4') than what is suggested by the values in catalogues (0.8x0.8'). It's a fairly blue, very bright planetary with a shape resembles a diamond, divided in N-S direction by a dark belt of matter in the middle. Its name is very felicitous when taking a look at its entire shape: Cheeseburger nebula. I can detect an additional faint nub on the NW part of the object. Requires large magnification and a very calm atmosphere.
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Hi-resolution image: [ reversed sketch | original sketch ]
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