NGC 6946 "Fireworks Galaxy"

 Posted: Oct 11th, 2025
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Telescope/Lens: Sky-Watcher 200/1000PDS
Camera: ZWO ASI 178 MC
Mount: homemade harmonic mount
Guide Scope: OAG Askar
Guide Camera: 120mm zwo
Software: siril, PS, asiair mini, dss, GraXp,
Accessories: sharpstar 0.95 mpcc
Exposure:
58 x 300" ISO/Gain: 100 - cls svbony
119 x 300" ISO/Gain: 0
70 x 120" ISO/Gain: 0
Green, Bortle 4 zone:
 Elatma, Russia
 Oct 10th, 2025
17 h 5 m
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Resolution: 2696x1657 px
Scale: 20661 KB
Between the constellations of Cygnus and Cepheus hides a true cosmic gem — NGC 6946.

It is called not only the "Fireworks Galaxy" but also... the fiery one. And it's not just about the frequent supernova outbursts. Look at its spirals: they are full of young blue giants and reddish star-forming regions, giving it the appearance of a blazing cosmic whirlwind.

This is a galaxy where the life and death of stars dance their eternal dance.
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