M57 The Ring Nebula Planetary nebula in Lyra RA: 18h 53m DEC: +33º 01´ Mag: 9.3 Scope/lens: Celestron C8 w/ F/6.3 reducer Mount: GM 8 Guiding: ST-4 autoguider Guidescope: 62mm refractor (300mm f/5) w/ 2X barlow Film: Fuji 400 Super G Exposure: 15 minutes Location: Goleta, CA (backyard) Date: 6/21/98

Getting bolder! Despite not having an adequate guidescope I try the 300mm with the C8 at prime focus. At least you can tell it's M57.