NGC 6914 Widefield

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

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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

Name:NGC 6914
Constellation:Cygnus
Category:Nebulae

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Coordinates

ObjectValue
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

BandWave-lengthTele-scope
Optical
B		438 nm Visitor Center Roll Off Roof Observatory
Other CCD
Optical
G		475 nm Visitor Center Roll Off Roof Observatory
Other CCD
Optical
R		625 nm Visitor Center Roll Off Roof Observatory
Other CCD
Optical
Broad Band		555 nm Visitor Center Roll Off Roof Observatory
Other CCD