NGC 6830

NGC 6830
NGC 6830 imaged by Pan-STARRS
Observation data
Right ascension19h 52m 07s
Declination±23° 10′ 05″
Distance~6,000 Lj
Apparent magnitude (V)7.9
Absolute magnitude (V)-3.65
Apparent dimensions (V)4.2' x 4.2'
Physical characteristics
Other designationsCollinder 406, Melotte 224
Associations
ConstellationVulpecula
See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters

NGC 6830, also known as the Poodle Cluster, is an open cluster in Vulpecula. It contains about 150 members. It was discovered by William Herschel on July 19, 1784, and later observed by John Herschel on July 12, 1830.

References

  1. ↑ "NGC 6830".
  2. 1 2 "NGC 6830 - Open Cluster in Vulpecula". The Sky Live. Retrieved March 9, 2026.
  3. 1 2 3 Allen, Michael L. "Sagitta and Vulpecula" (PDF).
  4. ↑ Segilman, Courtney. "Celestial Atlas NGC Objects: NGC 6800 - 6849". Celestial Atlas.