Credits: Keith Turnecliff, Long Itchington

NGC 6781, also known as the Snowglobe Nebula, is a planetary nebula located in the equatorial constellation of Aquila. It was discovered July 30, 1788 by the Anglo-German astronomer William Herschel. The nebula lies at a distance of 1,500 light years from the Sun.

Facts about NGC6781 by Keith Turnecliff

NGC6781 is best seen during September

This star chart represents a view from Long Itchington for late August at 10pm.
Credits: Image courtesy of Starry Night Pro Plus 8, researched and implemented by Keith Turnecliff.