Observation by Nicholas Freeman: NGC6946 Fireworks Galaxy

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Nicholas Freeman

Observer

Nicholas Freeman

Observed

2024 Sep 20 - 06:44

Uploaded

2024 Sep 20 - 19:46

Objects

The Fireworks Galaxy (NGC6946)

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Constellation

Cepheus

Field centre

RA: 20^h34^m
Dec: +60°09'
Position angle: +0°11'

Field size

0°28' × 0°18'

Equipment

Ioptron RC8 Astrograph

Exposure

210 x 180 Seconds CLS, 50 x 180 UV/IR Block.

Location

Oshawa, Ontario. Canada

Target name

NGC6946 Fireworks Galaxy

Title

NGC6946 Fireworks Galaxy

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