NGC 6946, also known as ‘The Fireworks Galaxy’, is a superb spiral galaxy for imagers but a tough target visually. Supernova hunters would do well to keep it under regular scrutiny as ten supernovae have been observed within its confines in the past 100 years or so). Image: Jim Misti. NGC 6946 is a marvellously handsome-looking galaxy, with its enticing ‘pinwheel’ spiral structure set in a star-sparkling field for those imagers looking for the prettiest of pictures. Yet, it’s also of supreme