My grandpa captured the Fireworks Galaxy in the middle of May and got almost 5 hours on it! The Fireworks Galaxy is located on the border between the constellations Cepheus and Cygnus. It is a bright, colorful galaxy with a yellowish core, large clusters of blue stars, and many Ha regions (which aren't shown in this image). It's called the 'Fireworks' Galaxy because 10 supernovae have been observed in it over the past century.
70x240s lights (4.67 hours), flats, darks, and biases stacked in Deep Sky Stacker, edited in Siril and background extraction and noise reduction applied with GraXpert.
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Fireworks Galaxy (NGC 6946)
Celestron EdgeHD 8" (Scope), Celestron CGEM-II (Mount)
ZWO 294MC Pro (Main), ZWO 224MC Color (Guide)
Jefferson, WI (Bortle 4.5)
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70x240s lights (4.67 hours), flats, darks, and biases stacked in Deep Sky Stacker, edited in Siril and background extraction and noise reduction applied with GraXpert.
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Fireworks Galaxy (NGC 6946) Celestron EdgeHD 8" (Scope), Celestron CGEM-II (Mount) ZWO 294MC Pro (Main), ZWO 224MC Color (Guide) Jefferson, WI (Bortle 4.5)----
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![The image depicts three young boys standing side by side against a background of wooden planks, with visible texture and weathering. The photo appears to be in sepia tone, indicating it is likely an old photograph from the early 20th century.
From left to right:
1. A boy wearing a dark jacket over a lighter-colored shirt or sweater. He has on a flat cap worn pulled down low across his forehead and is smoking what seems like a cigar with smoke rising from its end, suggesting that he's in the middle of taking a puff.
2. Another young individual, perhaps slightly older than the first boy but still quite youthful. This person wears a dark jacket over a white shirt or sweater and has on a flat cap worn tilted back behind his ears. He is smoking what appears to be a cigarette with smoke rising from its end as well.
3. The third youth also dressed in darker attire, including another brownish-gray coat that's more weathered than the first boy’s jacket. His hat seems slightly larger and less rounded compared to those of other boys; it sits atop his head rather than pulled down like a flat cap would do. He is smoking what appears to be either a cigarette or cigar with smoke rising from its end, signaling he too has recently inhaled.
They all exhibit expressions that range from serious to somewhat contemplative and are dressed fashionably for the era - their jackets have visible pockets which were common features during this pe [...]](https://mastodon.ozioso.online/system/media_attachments/files/113/676/703/293/279/368/original/7f2219d8b7e5218e.jpeg "The image depicts three young boys standing side by side against a background of wooden planks, with visible texture and weathering. The photo appears to be in sepia tone, indicating it is likely an old photograph from the early 20th century.
From left to right:
1. A boy wearing a dark jacket over a lighter-colored shirt or sweater. He has on a flat cap worn pulled down low across his forehead and is smoking what seems like a cigar with smoke rising from its end, suggesting that he's in the middle of taking a puff.
2. Another young individual, perhaps slightly older than the first boy but still quite youthful. This person wears a dark jacket over a white shirt or sweater and has on a flat cap worn tilted back behind his ears. He is smoking what appears to be a cigarette with smoke rising from its end as well.
3. The third youth also dressed in darker attire, including another brownish-gray coat that's more weathered than the first boy’s jacket. His hat seems slightly larger and less rounded compared to those of other boys; it sits atop his head rather than pulled down like a flat cap would do. He is smoking what appears to be either a cigarette or cigar with smoke rising from its end, signaling he too has recently inhaled.
They all exhibit expressions that range from serious to somewhat contemplative and are dressed fashionably for the era - their jackets have visible pockets which were common features during this pe [...]")
![The image depicts a group of five young boys standing in front of an old brick building with signs indicating it sells coal and ice. They are dressed in work clothes, some wearing suits and hats while others wear more casual attire such as overalls and flat caps. One boy is holding up what appears to be the St. Louis Times newspaper from May 9th, 1910.
The boys seem relaxed and engaged with each other; their body language suggests a sense of camaraderie or shared experience. The building behind them shows signs of wear, including peeling paint and boarded-up windows. One boy is smoking a cigarette while another holds up his newspaper as if proudly displaying it to the camera. Their attire ranges from suits and hats typical for boys during that era to more practical work clothes like overalls.
The image captures an authentic moment in time, providing insight into working-class life of young individuals involved in news vending or similar occupations around 1910. It's a snapshot taken by Lewis Hine on May 9th at Skeeter's Branch near Franklin Street and Jefferson Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri during the early hours of Monday morning.
Hine was known for his work documenting child laborers across America; this photograph is part of that broader narrative capturing everyday scenes from the lives of working children before significant changes were implemented to improve their conditions through legislation such as the Fair [...]](https://mastodon.ozioso.online/system/media_attachments/files/113/674/241/312/005/349/original/5f97aa18821bf4f8.jpeg "The image depicts a group of five young boys standing in front of an old brick building with signs indicating it sells coal and ice. They are dressed in work clothes, some wearing suits and hats while others wear more casual attire such as overalls and flat caps. One boy is holding up what appears to be the St. Louis Times newspaper from May 9th, 1910.
The boys seem relaxed and engaged with each other; their body language suggests a sense of camaraderie or shared experience. The building behind them shows signs of wear, including peeling paint and boarded-up windows. One boy is smoking a cigarette while another holds up his newspaper as if proudly displaying it to the camera. Their attire ranges from suits and hats typical for boys during that era to more practical work clothes like overalls.
The image captures an authentic moment in time, providing insight into working-class life of young individuals involved in news vending or similar occupations around 1910. It's a snapshot taken by Lewis Hine on May 9th at Skeeter's Branch near Franklin Street and Jefferson Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri during the early hours of Monday morning.
Hine was known for his work documenting child laborers across America; this photograph is part of that broader narrative capturing everyday scenes from the lives of working children before significant changes were implemented to improve their conditions through legislation such as the Fair [...]")
