NGC 6946 is a spiral galaxy located on the border of the Cepheus and Cygnus constellations. It is better known as the Fireworks Galaxy.
Image taken using the Schulman Foundation’s 24-inch telescope on Mt. Lemmon, AZ. Local telescope operation and gray scale frames by Adam Block, University of Arizona. LLRGB processing by JDS included Digital Development.
In memory of Ernest Lefever.
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