NGC 6960

NGC 6960

Supernova Remnant
NGC 6960
Cygnus
20H 45.7m +30° 43'

Magnitude: 7.9
Size: 70' × 6'
Distance: 2,500 light-years

NGC 6960

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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