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NGC 6802 (also OCL 114 and Cr 400) is a magnitude +8.8V open cluster located 5800 light-years away in the constellation in Vulpecula. 

The open 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 11th July 1784.

Picture 231 
Date 18.04.15 

Right ascension19h 30m 36.0s, Declination+20° 15' 42"



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