Astronomy:NGC 6830
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| NGC 6830 | |
|---|---|
 NGC 6830 imaged by Pan-STARRS | |
| Observation data | |
| Constellation | Vulpecula |
| Right ascension | 19h 52m 07s |
| Declination | ±23° 10′ 05″ |
| Distance | ~6,000 Lj[1] |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 7.9[2] |
| Apparent dimensions (V) | 4.2' x 4.2'[2] |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Other designations | Collinder 406, Melotte 224[3] |
NGC 6830, also known as the Poodle Cluster,[3] is an open cluster in Vulpecula. It contains about 150 members.[3] It was discovered by William Herschel on July 19, 1784, and later observed by John Herschel on July 12, 1830.[4]
References
- ↑ "NGC 6830". https://telescope.live/gallery/ngc-6830.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "NGC 6830 - Open Cluster in Vulpecula". The Sky Live. https://theskylive.com/sky/deepsky/ngc6830-object.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Allen, Michael L. "Sagitta and Vulpecula". https://s3.wp.wsu.edu/uploads/sites/1777/2019/07/pdlsp19.pdf.
- ↑ Segilman, Courtney. "Celestial Atlas NGC Objects: NGC 6800 - 6849". Celestial Atlas. https://cseligman.com/text/atlas/ngc68.htm#6830.
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