NGC 6820 & 6823 (Indy Backyard Astro)

Celestial hemisphere: Northern · Constellation: Vulpecula (Vul) · Contains: HD186310 · HD344714 · HD344715 · HD344760 · HD344761 · HD344765 · HD344766 · HD344768 · HD344769 · HD344770 · HD344771 · HD344773 · HD344774 · HD344777 · HD344778 · HD344780 · HD344786 · HD344789 · HD344790 · HD344791 · HD344792 · HD344793 · HD344794 · HD344795 · HD344796 · HD344798 · HD344801 · HD344802 · HD344803 · HD344876 · And 12 more.

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NGC 6820 & 6823

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NGC 6820 & 6823

NGC 6820 and NGC 6823 are two distinct but closely related astronomical objects located in the constellation Vulpecula.NGC 6820 is a beautiful emission nebula, often referred to as the "Shoe-Buckle Nebula" due to its shape resembling a shoe buckle. This nebula is a region of ionized gas and dust, glowing brightly due to the radiation from nearby hot stars. NGC 6820 spans about 50 light-years across and lies approximately 6,000 light-years away from Earth. Its striking appearance has made it a popular target for both amateur and professional astronomers.NGC 6823, on the other hand, is an open star cluster situated within the nebula NGC 6820. This cluster is responsible for illuminating the surrounding gas and creating the distinctive emission nebula. It consists of a group of young, hot stars, making it an excellent laboratory for studying stellar evolution and star formation processes.Together, NGC 6820 and NGC 6823 offer a captivating celestial sight, showcasing the intricate interplay between star formation and the surrounding interstellar medium. These objects serve as essential subjects for astronomers seeking to understand the life cycle of stars and the dynamics of interstellar matter in our galaxy.

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RA (center)	19h43m22s.42
RA (top/left)	19h41m39s.68
RA (top/right)	19h40m50s.35
RA (bottom/right)	19h45m03s.72
RA (bottom/left)	19h45m55s.83

Dec (center)	+23°16′48″.4
Dec (top/left)	+24°05′01″.7
Dec (top/right)	+22°36′15″.9
Dec (bottom/right)	+22°28′37″.3
Dec (bottom/left)	+23°57′17″.3

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