NGC 6871

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NGC 6871
Object #10
Object type

Open Cluster

Other Names

None

Data
Magnitude:5.2

Right ascension:20:05:59.00
Declination:35:46:38.00
Constellation:Cygnus
Season:summer

Visibility

Binocular
Telescope

A small open cluster south east of Sadr in Cygnus. Not a lot of stars, but visible in both binoculars and a telescope from inside a city.

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Observations

Observer: Jason Nishiyama Location:Calgary Date of observation:18 May 2008 Observations made:NBT
Visibility: BT Binocular type:10x50 Telescope type:MAK127
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