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Sh2-86, NGC 6820 and NGC 6823 in Vulpecula, Andre Vilhena
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Sh2-86, NGC 6820 and NGC 6823 in Vulpecula

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Sh2-86, NGC 6820 and NGC 6823 in Vulpecula, Andre Vilhena
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Sh2-86, NGC 6820 and NGC 6823 in Vulpecula

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Near the well known Dumbbell Nebula, in the constellation Vulpecula (the Little Fox), lies a lesser known emission nebula named Sh2-86, listed in the Sharpless catalogue. This area is an active star formation location, which can be seen by the young cluster (NGC 6823) within the bluish oxygen rich nebula near the center and, nearby, small black clouds called Bok globules are the material from which a star may emerge. And just outside the bluish area, a reflexion nebula (NGC 6820) can also be seen.

This is, in my view, a very rich deep sky field of view, full of interesting objects, and also a truly beautiful one. I hope you enjoy.

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Sh2-86, NGC 6820 and NGC 6823 in Vulpecula, Andre Vilhena

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