Observation by Alan Thomas: NGC6800 Open Cluster in Vulpecula

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Alan Thomas

Observer

Alan Thomas

Observed

2023 Aug 22 - 22:37

Uploaded

2023 Aug 23 - 16:10

Objects

NGC6800

Equipment

Unistellar eQuinox 112mm reflector

Exposure

10min.

Location

Norbreck Observatory, Warrington, Cheshire, UK.

Target name

NGC6800 Open Cluster in Vulpecula

Title

NGC6800 Open Cluster in Vulpecula

About this image

This large, loose open cluster (class III2p) in Vulpecula was discovered by William Herschel in September 1784.

Distance c.3,260ly. Age c.390million yrs.

Bortle 7/8, intermittent cloud.

Files associated with this observation

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