Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Cygnus (Cyg)  ·  Contains:  NGC 6866
NGC 6866 Kite Cluster, Jirair Afarian
NGC 6866 Kite Cluster
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NGC 6866 Kite Cluster

NGC 6866 Kite Cluster, Jirair Afarian
NGC 6866 Kite Cluster
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NGC 6866 Kite Cluster

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NGC 6866 is an open cluster in the constellation Cygnus. It was discovered by Caroline Herschel on 23 July 1783. At about 3,900 light years from Earth, this open cluster is embedded in a region with many emission nebulae.

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  • NGC 6866 Kite Cluster, Jirair Afarian
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    NGC 6866 Kite Cluster, Jirair Afarian
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NGC 6866 Kite Cluster, Jirair Afarian

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