NGC 6781

This planetary nebula glows at magnitude 11.4 and measures 109" across. It lies 3.8° north-northwest of Delta Aquilae. Peer through an 8-inch scope, and NGC 6781 will stand out against a starry background. An Oxygen-III filter will help a lot. The disk appears soft, irregular, and oval-shaped with a slightly darker center.

Adam Block/NOAO/AURA/NSF