NGC 6866

NGC 6866
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

  1. 1 2 "NGC 6866". Results for NGC 6866. Retrieved 2008-09-29.

Coordinates: 20h 03m 42s, +44° 00′ 00″

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