Southern hemisphere equivalent of M57?

[ozskywatcher (Josie)]

Hi all,

I was wondering if someone could save me some time. I particularly like M57 and I have been wondering if their is a southern hemisphere equivalent that I could observe?

Regards,

Paul Floyd.
www.nightskyonline.info
www.canberraplanetarium.com

[[1ponders] (Paul)]

You could try The Spare Tyre Nebula IC5148
http://cs.astronomy.com/asycs/cfs-fi..._5F00_LRGB.jpg

[Liz]

Ooh, thats very pretty ... mag 11.5 PN in Grus.
maybe outa reach for my 10" though.

[astroron (Ron)]

Originally Posted by Liz

Ooh, thats very pretty ... mag 11.5 PN in Grus.
maybe outa reach for my 10" though.

Well within the reach of your 10" Liz,No Problems

[Liz]

Originally Posted by astroron

Well within the reach of your 10" Liz,No Problems

I'II try Ron, but find things trick if > mag 10.

[Liz]

NGC 3132, the Eight-burst nebula is a great PN too, though havent seen for ages.
One book I have says its the Southern Hemispheres answer to the Ring Nebula..
Both about the same size, though you can see 3132 s central star, as its a bit closer at 3000 LY.
Hmmm . might try for that again tonight too.

[Sarge (Rod)]

NGC 3242 - Ghost of Jupiter (Caldwell 59). Mag 7.8
A small telescope under bright skies can be used to view this nebula. Its color is an unmistakable blue/green. Views through a larger telescope reveal the inner torus and central star (white dwarf).
Located in the constellation of Hydra.

Rod