NGC 6951 is a barred spiral galaxy located approximately 75 million light-years away in the constellation Cepheus. NGC 6951 is partially obscured by the faint but pervasive glow of galactic cirrus. Galactic cirrus refers to diffuse, wispy structures of interstellar dust and gas in the Milky Way that scatter and emit light, especially visible in optical and infrared wavelengths. These structures can complicate observations of background galaxies like NGC 6951 by introducing additional noise and reducing contrast. The cirrus near NGC 6951 consists primarily of cold dust illuminated by starlight, forming an intricate foreground veil. This obscuration is particularly prominent in wide-field images where the faint, diffuse light of the cirrus can blend with the galaxy’s outer regions. Despite this, I was able to reveal the galaxy’s dynamic nature, including its active nucleus and starburst ring.
Telescope: 16″ f3.75 Dream Scope
Camera: FLI ML16803
Mount: ASA DDM85
Exposure: 9.5 hours (3x18x300s RGB + 58x300s L)
Date: September 2024
Location: Southern Alps, France
Bart Delsaert - Astrophotography 
Great Pic.
Bijzonder knap gedaan!