Observation by David Strange: NGC 6946

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David Strange

Observer

David Strange

Observed

2022 Aug 01 - 00:20

Uploaded

2022 Aug 01 - 14:20

Objects

The Fireworks Galaxy (NGC6946)

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Constellation

Cygnus

Field centre

RA: 20^h34^m
Dec: +60°09'
Position angle: -0°02'

Field size

0°16' × 0°16'

Equipment

Celestron 9
ASI533MC
L-Pro filter

Exposure

15 x 120s

Location

Salcombe Regis, East Devon

Target name

NGC 6946

Title

NGC 6946

About this image

Always worth keeping an eye on this galaxy. Has spawned 10 supernovae in the last century.

Files associated with this observation

ngc6946_20220801_dgs.jpg (1.2 MB)

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