M-57 THE RING NEBULA: The Ring Nebula (Messier Object 57 or NGC 6720) is a planetary nebula located in the constellation Lyra, south of its brightest star, Vega. This time of year, both lie near the zenith, directly overhead. M57 is best seen through at least an 8-inch telescope - a 12 inch telescope was used here.Canon EOS20D, LX-90 12" GPS, 10 seconds
(Photo credit: Jim W. Coleman; St. Wiggles Observatory; Port Orchard, Wa.; www.thenakedastronomer.com)