NGC 6820/23

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On this page I collect my observations of the galactic reflection nebula NGC 6820 and the nearby open star cluster NGC 6823 in the constellation Vulpecula.

Introduction

NGC 6820 is a small reflection nebula near the open star cluster NGC 6823 in constellation Vulpecula. Both are embedded in the large faint emission nebula Sh 2-86. The whole area of nebulosity is often referred to as NGC 6820.

NGC 6820		NGC 6823
Size: 60' x 25' (Wikipedia) Distance: 7,500 light years (Wikipedia) Rating: ---		Size: 7' (Wikipedia) Distance: 6,200 light years (Wikipedia) Rating: ---

Map

The galactic reflection nebula NGC 6822 (the open star cluster NGC 6823 is embedded in it) in the constellation Vulpecula (Image Courtesy of SkySafari Astronomy, www.simulationcurriculum.com)

My Own Photos

eVscope


NGC 6820/23 - Aug 24, 2020	NGC 6820/23 - Aug 24, 2020	NGC 6820/23 - Aug 24, 2020

NGC 6820 - Aug 24, 2020, processed	NGC 6820 - Aug 24, 2020, processed	NGC 6820 - Aug 24, 2020, processed

Dwarf mini


NGC 6820/23 - Oct 12, 2026, 118 min, DuoBand filter, unprocessed, original		NGC 6820/23 - Oct 12, 2026, 118 min, DuoBand filter, processed with Stellar Studio, original

NGC 6820/23 - Oct 12, 2026, 118 min, DuoBand filter, processed with Stellar Studio, made brighter, original		NGC 6820/23 - Oct 12, 2026, 118 min, DuoBand filter, processed with Stellar Studio, made even more brighter, original