NGC 6946 - The Fireworks Galaxy

Posted: Oct 26th, 2026

Technical Info

Telescope/Lens: Mallincam VRC-8

Camera: ZWO ASI 1600MM Pro

Mount: HEQ6 Pro

Software: Pixinsight; Affinity Photo

Exposure:

40 x 90" ISO/Gain: 139 - Lum

40 x 90" ISO/Gain: 139 - Red

40 x 90" ISO/Gain: 139 - Green

42 x 90" ISO/Gain: 139 - Blue

Moncton, Canada

4 h 3 m

Resolution: 2000x1502 px

Scale: 472 KB

Genesis Observatory

NGC 6946 – Fireworks Galaxy

The fireworks galaxy is a face-on galaxy which straddles the boundary between Cygnus and Cepheus.

The very distinct spiral structure, the galaxy is reputed to have a large number of exploding stars. Place this in a very colorful starfield and you have fireworks… A very pretty and colorful galaxy to image.

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