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Star Cluster

NGC 6791 :
open star cluster

NGC 6791 is a open star cluster located in the constellation Lyra . NGC 6791 is magnitude 9.50*, and is 16' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. NGC 6791
      1. Type:
      2. open cluster
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 9.50
      1. Size:
      2. 16'
      1. Right Ascension:
      2. 19h 20.9m
      1. Declination:
      2. +37° 46'

    * One can see up to magnitude 7-8 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.



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