NGC 6830

NGC 6830
NGC 6830 imaged by Pan-STARRS
Observation data
Right ascension19h 52m 07s
Declination±23° 10′ 05″
Distance~6,000 Lj[1]
Apparent magnitude (V)7.9[2]
Absolute magnitude (V)-3.65
Apparent dimensions (V)4.2' x 4.2'[2]
Physical characteristics
Other designationsCollinder 406, Melotte 224[3]
Associations
ConstellationVulpecula

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

References

  1. ^ "NGC 6830".
  2. ^ a b "NGC 6830 - Open Cluster in Vulpecula". Retrieved March 9, 2026.
  3. ^ a b c Allen, Michael L. "Sagitta and Vulpecula" (PDF).