Observation by David Swan: SN2017eaw in NGC6946

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David Swan

Observer

David Swan

Observed

2017 Jul 31 - 22:41

Uploaded

2017 Jul 31 - 23:13

Objects

The Fireworks Galaxy (NGC6946)

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Constellation

Cygnus

Field centre

RA: 20h34m
Dec: +60°08'
Position angle: +39°19'

Field size

0°20' × 0°13'

Equipment
  • Scope: 200mm SCT at f/6.3
  • Camera: ASI178MM. Baader UV/IR cut
  • Software: Firecapture and DeepSkyStacker
Exposure

42 x 10s

Location

Tynemouth, UK

Target name

SN2017eaw, NGC6946

Title

SN2017eaw in NGC6946

About this image

22:41 UT, 23:41 BST.

My first picture of a supernova! Very clear and very still last night. Perfect for imaging.

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