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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