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NGC 6800 (also OCL 123) is a magnitude +12.0 open star cluster located in the constellation Vulpecula.

The cluster was discovered by German-British astronomer William Herschel using a 47.5 cm (18.7 inch) f/13 speculum reflector at Datchet, Berkshire on the 10th September 1784.

Right Ascension 19h 27m 00.0s, Declination +25° 05' 30"



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