Observation by Peter Tickner: NGC 6888 - Crescent nebula

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Peter Tickner

Observer

Peter Tickner

Observed

2024 May 08 - 00:38

Uploaded

2024 May 09 - 14:43

Objects

The Crescent Nebula (NGC6888)

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Constellation

Cygnus

Field centre

RA: 20^h12^m
Dec: +38°21'
Position angle: +2°35'

Field size

0°27' × 0°24'

Equipment

ZWO ASI2400MC Pro
ZWO dual band filter
OAG (Lodestar X2)
14inch f/10 LX200ACF SCT
EQ8 mount

Exposure

30x240seconds

Location

Urban Berkshire

Target name

NGC 6888 - Crescent nebula

Title

NGC 6888 - Crescent nebula

About this image

Taken in the early hours of 8th May as the Crescent was rising.

Peter

Files associated with this observation

cCrescent 2024 BAA Max b.jpg (1.9 MB)

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