NGC 6830

NGC 6830, also known as the Poodle Cluster,^[3] is an open cluster in Vulpecula. It contains about 150 members. It was discovered by William Herschel in 1784.

Rightascension19^h 52^m 07^s

Declination±23° 10′ 05″

Distance~6,000 LY^[1]

Apparent magnitude(V)7.9

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NGC 6830
Observation data
Right ascension	19h 52m 07s
Declination	±23° 10′ 05″
Distance	~6,000 LY[1]
Apparent magnitude (V)	7.9
Absolute magnitude (V)	-3.65
Apparent dimensions (V)	4.2' x 4.2'[2]
Physical characteristics
Other designations	Collinder 406, Melotte 224
Associations
Constellation	Vulpecula
See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters

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