NGC 6979 / Pickerings Triangle

NamePickering's Triangle
Designation(s)NGC 6979, NGC 6974
Object Type(s)Supernova Remnant (SNR)
Relevant Catalog(s)All (Chron), NGC
Obs. Lat/Long42° 17', 073° 57'
ConstellationCygnus
Date and Time Observed2025-10-09 23:30:00
InstrumentAskar V 80mm w flattener f6.2-495mm FL
CameraASI2600MC-Pro
Image DetailsUp is 280.5 degrees E of N. Transparency: Good. Seeing: Good. Total integration time was 52m. Exposures 20s@150g, UV/IR Cut Filter. Dithered and recentered in SharpCap. No guiding.
DescriptionMy first attempt to image this component of the Veil Nebula/Cygnus Loop separately. Of courst it shows up to various degrees in other images of the Veil Nebula, though being substantial dimmer, is often invisible.
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