Fireworks Galaxy, NGC 6946

 Posted: Jul 11th, 2024
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Technical Info
Telescope/Lens: SHARPSTAR 130/2.8
Camera: ZWO ASI 183 MM
Mount: Ioptron HAE 29
Guide Scope: ZWO 30F4
Guide Camera: SVBONY SV 905 C
Software: SharpCap 4.0, Siril, Adobe Photoshop, AstroSharp
Exposure:
70 x 120" ISO/Gain: 120 - zwo R
70 x 120" ISO/Gain: 120 - zwo G
70 x 120" ISO/Gain: 120 - zwo B
Red zoneLight Pollution:
 Petushki Vladimirskaya Oblast, Russia
 Jul 11th, 2024
7 h 0 m
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The Fireworks Galaxy (NGC 6946) is located 22 million light-years away and has a diameter of about 40,000 light-years.
Its angular size is 11.5' x 9.5'.

Two nights of imaging.

The skyglow leaves much to be desired...
Resolution: 1447x1003 px
Scale: 988 KB
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