NGC 6866
NGC 6866
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NGC 6866 | |
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| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Constellation | Cygnus |
| Right ascension | 20h 3.7m[1] |
| Declination | +44° 00′[1] |
| Distance | 3900 Ly (1450 pc) |
Apparent magnitude (V) | 7.6 |
| Apparent dimensions (V) | 7' |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Other designations | C2002+438, OCL 183 |
NGC 6866 is an open cluster in the constellation Cygnus. It was discovered by Caroline Herschel on 23 July 1783.
Map showing location of NGC 6866
References[edit]
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- Simbad
- NGC 6866
- Webda
External links[edit]
- NGC 6866 on WikiSky: DSS2, SDSS, GALEX, IRAS, Hydrogen α, X-Ray, Astrophoto, Sky Map, Articles and images
Coordinates: 
20h 03m 42s, +44° 00′ 00″
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Categories:
- Open clusters
- Cygnus (constellation)
- NGC objects
- Astronomical objects discovered in 1783
- Star cluster stubs
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