Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Vulpecula (Vul)  ·  Contains:  NGC 6823
NGC6823 in Vulpecula, Eddie Pons
NGC6823 in Vulpecula
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NGC6823 in Vulpecula

NGC6823 in Vulpecula, Eddie Pons
NGC6823 in Vulpecula
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NGC6823 in Vulpecula

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A star cluster and emission nebula (Sh2-86) that surrrounds it.  PIllars of hydrogen, supernova remnants, and ionized gases fill the frame. The cluster itself is about 50 light years across and formed about 2 million years ago.  It lies 6000 light years from Earth.

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NGC6823 in Vulpecula, Eddie Pons