Helena Observatory,   Tupperville, NS

NGC 6946, the Fireworks Galaxy

24-Aug-2026 05:57 ADT 24-Aug-2026 08:57 UTC

NGC 6946, the Fireworks Galaxy, 25-Jul-2014

Scope: Orion 200mm Astrograph, f/4
Mount: HEQ5
Guiding: KWIQ/QHY5 / PHD
Imaging Camera: Atik 383L+
Frames: 4x 15m Ha; 6x 5m L,R,G,B
Total Exposure: 3h
Processing: PixInsight
Distance: 22 Mly
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