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Vulpecula OB1 is an OB association in which a batch of massive stars are being born. It was first identified by W. W. Morgan et al. (1953).[4] The association is located in the Orion Arm about 7,500[5] light-years away from the Sun. Nebulae that are contained in this association include NGC 6820 and NGC 6823,[4] plus Sharpless 2-88.[5]

Vulpecula OB1
Vulpecula OB1
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Constellation	Vulpecula
Right ascension	19h 44.0m [1]
Declination	+24° 13′[1]
Mean distance	5.2 kly (1.6 kpc)[2]
Radial velocity	3.1[3] km/s
Physical characteristics
Other designations	Vul OB1[1]
See also: Stellar association, Moving groups

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