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Deep Sky Objects in Vulpecula, the Fox

Here is a listing of the brightest Deep Sky Objects in Vulpecula, the Fox, down to about magnitude 12. The table is sorted by NGC number. If an IC or Messier number is associated with the object it is also noted. Each entry will have a link to the Simbad and Aladin databases for further information. Click on the NCG/IC/Messier number to access these databases. There are also links to the Digitized Sky Survey site which has images taken in red light. These very detailed images are each 14x14 arc-seconds wide and are about 300k in size. For more about the Digitized Sky Survey click HERE.

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NGC	IC	Messier	Type	Size (arc sec)	Mag	RA	Dec	DSS	Other Name or comments
			Galaxy	0.55/0.35	10.5	20:39.3	27:15	X
			Galaxy	0.55/0.35	10.5	20:39.3	27:15	X
6940			OC	31	6.5	20:34.5	28:18	X
6885			OC	7	9	20:11.9	26:29	X
6882			OC	18	5.5	20:11.6	26:33	X
6830			OC	12	9	19:51.1	23:05	X
6802			OC	3	12	19:30.6	20:16	X
6823			OC+Neb	12	10	19:43.2	23:19	X
6853		27	PN	15.2	7.5	19:59.6	22:43	X	DUMBBELL/APPLE CORE/DIABLO/DOUBLE-HEADED SHOT NEBULA

OC - Open Cluster PN - Planetary Nebula, GC - Globular Cluster, Ir Gal - Irregular Galaxy

Image created using TheSky 5.0 Level IV

available from Bisque Software

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©2003 Kevin Muenzler, Eagle Creek Observatory.