NGC 6885 explained

NGC 6885
Epoch:J2000
Constellation:Vulpecula
Dist Ly:1950 ly
Dist Pc:600 pc
Appmag V:+5.7/+8.1
Size V:7/18
Names:Caldwell 37

NGC 6885, also Caldwell 37, is an open cluster in the constellation Vulpecula. It shines at magnitude +5.7/+8.1. Its celestial coordinates are RA, dec . It surrounds the naked eye Be star 20 Vulpeculae, and is located near M27 (Dumbbell nebula), the nebula IC 4954, and open clusters NGC 6882 and NGC 6940. It is 7'/18' across.

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