Did you know that magnitude 9.2 NGC 6210, a planetary nebula in nearby Hercules the Strongman, not only rivals M57 in brightness, but also is a cinch to spot from many city locations with large binoculars or a small telescope?
A stellar summer planetary nebula
August 2011: Bright but tiny NGC 6210 holds colorful intricacies for any observer wily enough to seek them.
