Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Cygnus (Cyg)  ·  Contains:  NGC 6946
Fireworks Galaxy, 404timc
Fireworks Galaxy
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Fireworks Galaxy

Fireworks Galaxy, 404timc
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Fireworks Galaxy

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This spiral galaxy is 10 million light-years from Earth between the constellations of Cygnus and Cepheus. At least nine supernovae have been detected in this galaxy which is where it gets its nickname (stars exploding like firecrackers).

Picture Info:

Location –Sharon, Georgia

Date – October 21, 2011

Lens – AstroTech AT6RC at F7.2 (.8x reducer)

Mount – Atlas EQ-G

Guidescope – 70mm Celestron

Camera – Modified Canon T2i

Total Exposure – 1 hour and 40 minutes

Sub Length – 5 minutes

ISO - 1600

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Fireworks Galaxy, 404timc

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