| Name | Fireworks Galaxy |
| Designation(s) | NGC 6946, NGC 6939, C12 |
| Object Type(s) | Galaxy, Open Cluster |
| Relevant Catalog(s) | All (Chron) |
| Obs. Lat/Long | 42° 17', 073° 57' |
| Constellation | Cepheus |
| Date and Time Observed | 2025-08-22 21:13:17 |
| Instrument | Askar V 80mm w extender f7.5-600mm FL |
| Camera | ASI2600MC-Pro |
| Image Details | Up is 180.7 degrees E of N. Transparency: Good. Seeing: Good. Total integration time was 8m. Exposures 20s@250g, UV/IR Cut Filter. Dithered and recentered in SharpCap. No guiding. |
| Description | Practicing for an upcoming star party with restricted horizons, the Fireworks seemed just the ticket, high in the sky! And so it is. Also, one of my favorites as it was the first galaxy I ever imaged with good results. Added bonus of a reasonably wide view with NGC 6939. |
| Related Observations | C12 (2) |
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