Observation by Graham Winstanley: Fireworks nebula supernova
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Observer
Graham Winstanley
Observed
2017 May 14 - 21:32
Uploaded
2017 May 15 - 21:20
Objects
The Fireworks Galaxy (NGC6946)
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Constellation
Cygnus
Field centre
RA: 20h34m
Dec: +60°08'
Position angle: -18°10'
Field size
0°34' × 0°31'
Equipment
- Skywatcher E80
- Pier mounted EQ6
- QHY IMG2PRO at -20 deg
Exposure
10 x 120s
Location
Bassingham, Lincolnshire
Target name
NGC6946
Title
Fireworks nebula supernova
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