NGC 6979
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 6979, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 6979
Veil Nebula (part), Cygnus Loop
H II 206, GC 4607
H II 206, GC 4607
| Type | Supernova Remnant |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 11 |
| Size | 10' x 3' |
| Right Ascension | 20h 50' (2000) |
| Declination | 32° 1' N |
| Constellation | Cygnus |
| Description | vF, S, IE, sev F* f nr |
| Classification | E |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Nov 5, 2021 Kaʻohe, Mauna Kea, HI (map)
46cm f/4.5 Newtonian, Deep Violet @ 95x
Seeing: 7 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
A modest area of nebulosity seen amidst a rich galactic starfield, 5' across, NGC 6974 is visible 15' southeast, the entire area is filled with wisps of faint nebula among the stars
Other Data Sources for NGC 6979
Nearby objects for NGC 6979
9 objects found within 120'
| 52 Cygni | Aljanah | Fleming's Triangle |
| HD 199101 | IC 1340 | NGC 6960 |
| NGC 6974 | NGC 6992 | NGC 6995 |
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NGC 6979