Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Vulpecula (Vul)  ·  Contains:  LBN 135  ·  MQ J194251.90+223329.7  ·  MQ J194307.06+231831.8  ·  MQ J194307.70+234449.6  ·  MQ J194321.24+232138.1  ·  NGC 6820  ·  NGC 6823  ·  PGC 2815607  ·  PGC 2815610  ·  PGC 2815611  ·  PGC 2815652  ·  PGC 2815656  ·  PK059-00.2  ·  Sh2-86
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Sh2-86, Hunter Outten
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NGC 6823 is a young and vibrant open star cluster located in the constellation Vulpecula, approximately 6,000 light-years away from Earth. This celestial object is notable for its hot, massive stars, which emit intense ultraviolet radiation, illuminating the surrounding nebula known as Sh2-86. The cluster and its associated nebula provide a captivating glimpse into the process of star formation and the interaction between young stars and the surrounding interstellar medium. NGC 6823 serves as an excellent subject for astronomical research, contributing to our understanding of stellar evolution and the dynamics of star clusters

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