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NGC 6946 – An Intermediate Spiral Known as the Fireworks Galaxy

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NGC 6946 is a bright galaxy sometimes called the Fireworks Galaxy due to its high rate of supernovae. It lies in a very rich star field right on the border of Cepheus and Cygnus. This object is an intermediate spiral, meaning it structurally leans a little toward being a barred spiral. It was discovered byContinue reading "Deep-Sky Dreams: NGC 6946" The post Deep-Sky Dreams: NGC 6946 appeared first on Astronomy Magazine.

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NGC 6946 – An Intermediate Spiral Known as the Fireworks Galaxy

NGC 6946 is a bright galaxy sometimes called the Fireworks Galaxy due to its high rate of supernovae. It lies in a very rich star field right on the border of Cepheus and Cygnus. This object is an intermediate spiral, meaning it structurally leans a little toward being a barred spiral. It was discovered byContinue reading "Deep-Sky Dreams: NGC 6946" The post Deep-Sky Dreams: NGC 6946 appeared first on Astronomy Magazine.

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