NGC 6820 is a small emission nebula near the open cluster NGC 6823 in Vulpecula. The reflection nebula and cluster are embedded in a large faint emission nebula called Sh 2-86. The whole area of nebulosity is often referred to as NGC 6820.
Object Designations: NGC6820 & NGC6823
Also known as: (none)
Constellation: Vulpecula
Object Type: Open Cluster & Emission Nebula
Distance: 6000 light-years away
Magnitude:
Discovery:
Telescope: Apertura CarbonStar 200 Imaging Newtonian 800mm / F4
Camera: ZWO ASI2600 MC Pro – No Filter
Mount: Celestron AVX – With CPWI Software
Guiding: Apertura 32mm Guide Scope with a ZWO ASI120MM Camera and PHD2
SharpCap Imaging Software
Stacked and processed images with PixInsight.
