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Unraveling NGC 6946.

Authors :
Gottlieb, Steve
Source :
Sky & Telescope. Jul2013, Vol. 126 Issue 1, p60-61. 2p.
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

The article offers information on the NGC 6946, an intermediate spiral galaxy, which had caused the formation of nine supernovae after the galaxy Milky Way supernova explosion, took place 140 years ago. It mentions that the spiral galaxy lies far north to the U.S. and is visible during summer and autumn. It highlights that it shines at a magnitude of 8.8 and it is located at 11 degree from the Galactic Equator.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00376604
Volume :
126
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Sky & Telescope
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
87565806