Observation by Brad Thomas: NGC6888 - Crescent Nebula

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Brad Thomas

Observer

Brad Thomas

Observed

2021 Jun 15 - 00:00

Uploaded

2021 Jun 20 - 14:28

Objects

The Crescent Nebula (NGC6888)

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Constellation

Cygnus

Field centre

RA: 20h12m
Dec: +38°18'
Position angle: +0°55'

Field size

2°00' × 1°20'

Equipment
  • Skywatcher 72ed APO with 0.85 Reducer / Flattener
  • ASI 183mc imaging camera
  • ZWO 30mm mini guide scope
  • ASI 290mc guide camera
  • IOptron Smart EQ Pro+ mount
  • L-Enhance filter
Exposure

128 minutes @ 240sec x 120gain x 40offset

Location

Surbiton UK

Target name

NGC6888

Title

NGC6888 - Crescent Nebula

About this image
With a couple of hours of clear sky last night before the rain comes back, I pointed towards the crescent nebula NGC6888
Needs tons more data, but its a start
Shot during twilight just outside London UK Bortle 8
Skywatcher 72ED with reducer/flattener
ASI 183mc imaging camera
ZWO 30mm mini guide scope
ASI 290mc guide camera
IOptron Smart EQ Pro+ mount
240secs x 120gain x 40offset
128 minutes total integration
PHD2, NINA, APP, GIMP
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