# NGC 7027

NGC 7027 is a planetary nebula in the constellation Cygnus, magnitude 8.5, 14″ across.

An 8.5-magnitude planetary nebula in Cygnus, about 14″ across. Its central star is magnitude 16.3.

## When and where to see it

It is best placed in the evening sky around September, when it crosses the meridian at about 10 pm local time (around midnight in August). It can be seen from everywhere north of 48°S and never sets north of 48°N.

At its highest it stands 82° up from 50°N, 83° up from 35°N, 48° up from the equator, 13° up from 35°S.

## Facts

- Type: Planetary nebula
- Constellation: Cygnus
- Designations: NGC 7027
- Magnitude: 8.5
- Apparent size: 14″
- Position: RA 21h 7.0m, Dec +42° 14′ (J2000)

Open AstroPilot to see when NGC 7027 is highest tonight from your location, how easy it is with your telescope or binoculars, and an eyepiece view. https://astropilot.space/object/NGC7027