NGC 6866

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
NGC 6866
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
ConstellationCygnus
Right ascension20h 3.7m [1]
Declination+44° 00[1]
Distance3900 Ly (1450 pc)
Apparent magnitude (V)7.6
Apparent dimensions (V)7'
Physical characteristics
Other designationsCr 412, C2002+438, OCL 183

References

  1. "NGC 6866". Results for NGC 6866. Retrieved 2008-09-29.


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