Spiral Galaxies

NGC 6946

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picture of spiral galaxy NGC 6946

NGC 6946

Telescope: FS-128G Camera: SBIG ST-10XME CCD camera with color filter wheel Exposure Time: 60 minutes

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Image Credit - Glen Youman

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NGC R.A. Declination B mag V mag Surface Brightness Size a Size b PA Type Synonyms
6946 20 34 52.1 +60 09 12 9.7 9.0 14.0 11.50 9.8 57 SBc