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Observation by Callum Scott Wingrove: NGC 6823 and 6820 in Vulpecula

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Paul Downing, FRAS

Observer

Callum Scott Wingrove

Observed

2020 Aug 06 - 22:00

Uploaded

2020 Sep 05 - 08:25

Objects

NGC6823
NGC6820

Equipment
  • Skywatcher Evostar 80ED
  • Skywatcher HEQ5 Pro
  • ASI1600MM Pro
  • ZWO narrowband filters
Exposure

40 x 180s Ha, 30 x 180s OIII, 15 x 240s SII

Location

Stanmore, Greater London

Target name

NGC 6823 and NGC 6820

Title

NGC 6823 and 6820 in Vulpecula

About this image

NGC 6820 is a small reflection nebula near the open cluster NGC 6823 in Vulpecula. The reflection nebula and cluster are embedded in a large faint emission nebula called Sh 2-86. The whole area of nebulosity is often referred to as NGC 6820.

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