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NGC 6946 Fireworks Galaxy

Spiral galaxy located in the constellation of Cepheus, magnitude 8.9
LRGB image taken 20 September 2009 from Lockwood Valley, California
L=90 minutes 2x binned, 15 minute sub-exposures
RGB=45:45:60 minutes, 2x binned, 15 minute sub-exposures

This image has been cropped to approx. 80% of the original FOV

Camera: SBIG STL-11000M, Scope: Meade 12"LX200R, Mount: Paramount ME

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