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Observation by Iain Cartwright: Brocchi`s Cluster

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Iain Cartwright

Observer

Iain Cartwright

Observed

2026 Aug 10 - 01:06

Uploaded

2026 Aug 10 - 14:12

Objects

Brocchi's Cluster (Collinder 399)
NGC6802

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Constellation

Vulpecula

Field centre

RA: 19h26m
Dec: +20°06'
Position angle: -3°46'

Field size

2°15' × 1°30'

Equipment
  • Nikon D810A (FX), SW Coma corrector lens, SW200PDS, SW HEQ5 Pro, intervalometer
Exposure

(85 x 30s) at ISO 1600

Location

North Ayrshire

Target name

Brocchi`s Cluster

Title

Brocchi`s Cluster

About this image

Brocchi`s Cluster or The Coathanger.

August Deep Sky Object Of Interest - Open Cluster NGC 6802, can be seen at the far left.

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