NGC 6946 Fireworks Galaxy
Photo description / processing
The Fireworks Galaxy (NGC 6946) is 22 million light-years away from us and has a diameter of about 40,000 light-years. It is located in the constellation Cygnus and on the border with the constellation Cepheus. The angular size of the galaxy is 11.5'x9.5'.
Technical information
- Telescope/Lens
- Askar SQA 85
- Camera
- ZWO ASI 183 MC Pro
- Mount
- Ioptron HAE 29 C
- Guide Scope
- Askar 52mm F4
- Guide Camera
- ZWO ASI 120 MM mini
- Software
- SharpCap, Siril
- Location
- Петушки, Владимирская Область, Россия
Light pollution
Yellow, Bortle 5 zone
- Date taken
Exposure
- 61 × 300″ · ISO/Gain: 120 · IR CUT ·
Total exposure: 5 h 5 m
Comments
There are no comments on this photo yet.
Sign up or sign in to leave a comment.