Open cluster in Cygnus
This small but distinctive cluster contains about 8 bright stars and many dimmer ones. It is a nice object to view at low power because it stands out well against the background stars. The cluster lies about 4400 light years away.
| Magnitude | 6.6 |
| Apparent Size | 7' |
| Distance (light yrs) | 4,400 |
| Right Ascension | 20:23.9 |
| Declination | +38 32 |
Image details: 10 images, each 120 seconds at ISO 800, taken with a Canon 400D camera through a Meade 12” telescope at f/10.
September 2008