General information
NGC6992 is the supernova remnant at magnitude 7 that is placed in Cygnus constellation and has apparent size of 60 angular minutes.
Because of low brightness and large angular size, supernova remnant is available for observations through a 5-inch telescope.
Information for observations
Tonight, 2024-03-29, supernova remnant NGC6992 will rise at northeast at 00:33 and will be observable until fading from view as dawn breaks. This time (05:27) the object will be placed at east. Maximum elevation, 52° above horizon, will be reached at 05:26, when supernova remnant will be placed at east.
NGC6992 on the sky map
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Object type | Supernova Remnant |
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Constellation | Cygnus |
Magnitude | 7 |
Apparent size | 3600"x8' |
Right ascension | 20h 56m 19s |
Declination | 31° 44′ 36″ |
Catalogues
Messier |
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New General Catalogue (NGC) | NGC6992 |
International Catalogue (IC) |
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