Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Vulpecula (Vul)  ·  Contains:  HD186310  ·  LBN 135  ·  NGC 6820  ·  NGC 6823  ·  PK059-00.2  ·  Sh2-86
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Open Cluster NGC 6823 embedded in NGC 6820, Johannes Teupen
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Open Cluster NGC 6823 embedded in NGC 6820

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Open Cluster NGC 6823 embedded in NGC 6820, Johannes Teupen
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Open Cluster NGC 6823 embedded in NGC 6820

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NGC 6820 is an emission nebula in the constellation Vulpecula at a distance of 6000 light years. Embedded in it is the open star cluster NGC 6823.  New stars are constantly forming throughout this Ha-nebula area. Just below NGC, the distinctive "snorkel" can be seen.

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Open Cluster NGC 6823 embedded in NGC 6820, Johannes Teupen