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NGC 6830

NGC 6830, also known as the Poodle Cluster, is an open cluster in Vulpecula. It contains about 150 members. It was discovered by William Herschel in 1784.

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NGC 6830
NGC 6830 imaged by Pan-STARRS
Observation data
Right ascension19h 52m 07s
Declination±23° 10′ 05″
Distance~6,000 Lj1
Apparent magnitude (V)7.92
Absolute magnitude (V)-3.65
Apparent dimensions (V)4.2' x 4.2'2
Physical characteristics
Other designationsCollinder 406, Melotte 2243
Associations
ConstellationVulpecula

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.

References

References

  1. "NGC 6830".
  2. "NGC 6830 - Open Cluster in Vulpecula". Retrieved March 9, 2026.
  3. Allen, Michael L. "Sagitta and Vulpecula" (PDF).