NGC 6830
Appearance
| NGC 6830 | |
|---|---|
NGC 6830 imaged by Pan-STARRS | |
| Observation data | |
| Right ascension | 19h 52m 07s |
| Declination | ±23° 10′ 05″ |
| Distance | ~6,000 Lj[1] |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 7.9[2] |
| Absolute magnitude (V) | -3.65 |
| Apparent dimensions (V) | 4.2' x 4.2'[2] |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Other designations | Collinder 406, Melotte 224[3] |
| Associations | |
| Constellation | Vulpecula |
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 on July 19, 1784, and later observed by John Herschel on July 12, 1830.[4]
References
[edit]- ↑ "NGC 6830".
- 1 2 "NGC 6830 - Open Cluster in Vulpecula". The Sky Live. Retrieved March 9, 2026.
- 1 2 3 Allen, Michael L. "Sagitta and Vulpecula" (PDF).
- ↑ Segilman, Courtney. "Celestial Atlas NGC Objects: NGC 6800 - 6849". Celestial Atlas.