NGC 6946 - Fireworks Galaxy and NGC6939 - Open Star Cluster

 
 
 
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ngc6946 and ngc6939
 
   
  • RA: 20:34.5
  • Dec:  +60:19
  • Magnitude: 9.6
  • Size: 11.5 x 9.8 arc min
  • Distance: 22.5 Mly
  • Constellation:  Cepheus & Cygnus
  • Scope: Orion ED80 f/7
  • Autoguider: ST-4 faint mode
  • Sky conditions:  Above average seeing and transparency
  • Camera: Griffin modified Canon XSi ISO800
  • Exposure: 8 x 7 minutes
  • Date:  November 23, 2010

Comments: NGC6946 is also known as the fireworks galaxy. The star cluster to the left is NGC6939.