NGC6951 behind IFN

Image Details

Image Type	LRGB
Observation Period	2023 August 23 - 24
Observing Location	BORTLE
Coordinates (RA/Dec)	20h 37m · +66° 5′
Constellation	Cepheus
Total Integration Time	10h 23′
Telescope	Celestron EdgeHD1100
Camera	ZWO ASI 294mm

Alternative designations NGC 6951, NGC 6952

About the Object

NGC6951 is a barred spiral with an active nucleus in the constellation Cepheus at a distance of about 23Mpc. It was discovered twice by independent observers, so has two NGC numbers, NGC6951 and NGC6952.What makes NGC6951 (or do you prefer NGC6952?) an interesting astrophotography target is that it is not only a beautiful face-on barred disk, but that it is in an area of sky with considerable IFN, so you see NGC6951 (which in itself has quite a bit of dust) through the haze of the Milky Way.

Observation Notes

Data were taken on August 23 and August 24

Technical Details

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