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NGC6820 & NGC6823

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NGC6820 & NGC6823

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NGC 6820 is a small reflection nebula near the open cluster NGC 6823 in Vulpecula. The reflection nebula and cluster are embedded in a large faint emission nebula called SH2-86. The whole area of nebulosity is often referred to as NGC 6820.   Open star cluster NGC 6823 is about 50 light-years across and lies about 6,000 light-years away. The center of the cluster formed about two million years ago and is dominated in brightness by a host of bright young blue stars.

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