Observation by Graham Winstanley: Fireworks nebula supernova

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Graham Winstanley

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

About this image

Sorry but don't know how to add the pointer for the supernova; see other posts.

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