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Fireworks Galaxy, NGC 6946

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Fireworks Galaxy, NGC 6946NGC 6946
Resolution:
1447x1003 px
File size:
988 KB

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. The angular size of the galaxy is 11.5'x9.5'. Two nights of imaging. The sky light pollution leaves much to be desired...

Technical information

Telescope/Lens
Sharpstar 130/2.8
Camera
ZWO ASI183MM Pro
Mount
Ioptron HAE 29
Guide Scope
ZWO 30mm f/4 Guide Scope
Guide Camera
SVBONY SV905C
Software
SharpCap 4.0, Siril, Adobe Photoshop, AstroSharp
Location
Петушки, Владимирская область, Russia

Light pollution

Red, Bortle 7 zone

Date taken

Exposure

  • 70 × 120″ · ISO/Gain: 120 · zwo R ·
  • 70 × 120″ · ISO/Gain: 120 · zwo G ·
  • 70 × 120″ · ISO/Gain: 120 · zwo B ·

Total exposure: 7 h 0 m

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