The Fireworks Galaxy (NGC6946)
R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 11 arcminutes across.
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From South El Monte , the Fireworks Galaxy is visible in the dawn sky, becoming accessible around 03:57 (PST), when it reaches an altitude of 21° above your north-eastern horizon. It will then reach an altitude of 33° before fading from view as dawn breaks at 05:38.
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Name
The Fireworks Galaxy (NGC6946)
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Object type
Galaxy
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Position
| Right ascension: | 20h34m [3] |
| Declination: | +60°09' [3] |
| Constellation: | Cygnus |
| Magnitude: | 9.70 (V) [5] 9.76 (B) [1] 6.27 (J) [1] 5.91 (H) [1] 5.37 (K) [1] |
| Angular dimensions: | 11.4 arcmin x 10.8 arcmin |
| Position angle: | Major axis 52.0°E of N |
| Hubble type: | SABc |
| B-V Color (mag): | 0.71 |
Sources
Visibility from South El Monte
All times shown in South El Monte local time.