NGC 6914 Widefield
This emission and reflection nebula lies about 6000 lightyears away in the constellation Cygnus the Swan.
This image was taken as part of Advanced Observing Program (AOP) program at Kitt Peak Visitor Center during 2014.
Credit:KPNO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/John McQuillan/Adam Block
About the Image
| Id: | noao-n6914mcquillan |
| Type: | Observation |
| Release date: | June 11, 2014, 6:20 a.m. |
| Size: | 1428 x 961 px |
About the Object
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Coordinates
| Position (RA): | 20 25 21.76 |
| Position (Dec): | 42° 23' 4.06" |
| Field of view: | 130.02 x 87.52 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is 179.8° right of vertical |
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Colors & filters
| Band | Wave-length | Tele-scope |
|---|---|---|
| Optical B | 438 nm |
RCOS 16-inch
Other CCD |
| Optical G | 475 nm |
RCOS 16-inch
Other CCD |
| Optical R | 625 nm |
RCOS 16-inch
Other CCD |
| Optical Broad Band | 555 nm |
RCOS 16-inch
Other CCD |