Astronomy:NGC 6830

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NGC 6830
NGC 6830 imaged by Pan-STARRS
Observation data
ConstellationVulpecula
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 designationsCollinder 406, Melotte 224[3]
See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters

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 in 1784.[citation needed]

References

  1. ↑ "NGC 6830". https://telescope.live/gallery/ngc-6830. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "NGC 6830 - Open Cluster in Vulpecula". https://theskylive.com/sky/deepsky/ngc6830-object. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Allen, Michael L. "Sagitta and Vulpecula". https://s3.wp.wsu.edu/uploads/sites/1777/2019/07/pdlsp19.pdf. 



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