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Observation by Alan Thomas: NGC6885 Open Cluster in Vulpecula

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Alan Thomas

Observer

Alan Thomas

Observed

2022 Aug 07 - 22:36

Uploaded

2022 Aug 12 - 21:10

Objects

20 Vulpeculae Cluster (NGC6885)

Equipment
  • Unistellar eQuinox 112mm reflector
Exposure

10min.

Location

Norbreck Observatory, Warrington, Cheshire, UK.

Target name

NGC6885 Open Cluster in Vulpecula

Title

NGC6885 Open Cluster in Vulpecula

About this image

This loose open cluster (Class III2p), consisting of about 40 stars, was discovered by William Herschel in September 1784. The bright star is 20 Vul, mag. 5.9.

Diameter c.12ly. Apparent size 20x20'. Distance c.2,000 lys. Age c.1.4billion years.

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