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Reflection Nebula NGC 6914 in Cygnus | Steward Observatory

Reflection Nebula NGC 6914 in Cygnus | Steward Observatory

NGC 6914 is a reflection nebula located approximately 6,000 light-years away in the Cygnus constellation. It was discovered by French astronomer, Édouard Stephan, on August 29, 1881. Ultraviolet radiation from stars in the Cygnus OB2 association ionize the nebula's hydrogen.

Technical Details:

Optics: Phillips 24-inch RCOS Telescope

Camera: SBIG STL11000


Credit: Adam Block/Steward Observatory/University of Arizona 

Release Date: June 1, 2010


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