NGC 6996 is a possible open cluster located inside the North American Nebula. Along with the cluster is nebulosity from the nebula, along with several dark nebula in the field.
NGC 6996 (2024)
- Constellation: Cygnus
- Right Ascension: 20hr 56' 25"
- Declination: 45º 28' 12"
- Distance: 2,800 ly
- Details
- Category: Open Clusters
- Telescope: Explore Scientific 127 Refractor
- Camera: ZWO 2600 MM