Observation by Andrew Jeffries: The Crescent nebula

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Mr Andrew Jeffries

Observer

Andrew Jeffries

Observed

2021 Jul 18 - 23:26

Uploaded

2021 Aug 03 - 17:16

Objects

The Crescent Nebula (NGC6888)

Equipment

Skywatcher explorer 200p
HEQ5 Pro mount
ZWO ASI294mc pro
Altair astro Triband filter
Skywatcher coma corrector
Stellarmate astrophotography tool

Exposure

14 x 300s light frames, 15x300s darks

Location

South East Wales

Target name

NGC6888

Title

The Crescent nebula

About this image

I'd had a previous attempt at this target with fair results using a UV/IR cut filter. Due to an error with guiding I was only able to use my test shot which was a single frame. So when the skies cleared on the 18 July I ready to go with guiding issues resolved.

Files associated with this observation

NGC_6888_w.jpg (1.7 MB)

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