NGC 6992

NGC 6992

Supernova Remnant
NGC 6992
Cygnus
20H 56.4m +31° 43'

Magnitude: 7.5
Size: 60' × 8'
Distance: 2,500 light-years

NGC 6992

Requires intermediate skills

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This beautiful nebula is difficult to capture because of its large size.

SeptemberBest Month
Best captured in September.
Refractors
Newtonians

Recommended Equipment
Use a short focal length refractor to capture the entire nebula.

If using a Newtonian, try creating a mosaic.

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