Observation by Kevin G.: Cresent nebula NGC6888

Uploaded by

Kevin Gurney

Observer

Kevin G.

Observed

2016 Aug 06 - 22:56

Uploaded

2016 Dec 14 - 16:51

Objects

The Crescent Nebula (NGC6888)

Equipment

Celestron 8SE
Atik 460EX mono
Skywatcher AZ-EQ6-GT
Off axis guider with AVS MkIV video as guide cam.
ASA 0.77 reducer corrector

Exposure

Ha, 3 x 1200; OIII, 3 x 1200s; SII 5 x 600s. All bin 1x1, -17C

Location

Sheffield

Target name

NGC 6888

Title

Cresent nebula NGC6888

About this image

Narrowband image. Data collected over three nights. HII and OIII rendered as red and blue respectively. SII is a weak signal here, is rendered green, but doesn't contribute a great deal. Subsequent manipulation of hue to bring out contrast between HII and OIII.

Files associated with this observation

NGC6888_small.jpg (605.4 kB)

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