NGC 6886 is a planetary nebula located in the constellation Cygnus. It is approximately 3,000 light-years away from Earth and is known for its bright central star, which is a remnant of a dying star that has shed its outer layers. The nebula has a distinct round shape and is composed of ionized gas that glows due to the radiation from the central star. Discovered by William Herschel in 1788, NGC 6886 is part of a larger group of celestial objects known as planetary nebulae. These nebulae are important for understanding the life cycle of stars, particularly how they evolve and contribute to the chemical enrichment of the universe.