Observation by Callum Wingrove: The Crescent Nebula

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Callum Wingrove

Observer

Callum Wingrove

Observed

2025 Jun 15 - 23:00

Uploaded

2025 Jun 18 - 10:52

Objects

The Crescent Nebula (NGC6888)

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Constellation

Cygnus

Field centre

RA: 20^h12^m
Dec: +38°20'
Position angle: -72°10'

Field size

0°20' × 0°25'

Equipment

Meade 8" SCT LX10 EMC
Skywatcher HEQ5 Pro
ASI1600MM Pro
ASIAIR Pro
Skywatcher Evoguide 50ED
ASI290MM mini guide camera
ZWO LRGB Filters
Antlia 3nm OIII filter
ZWO Ha 7nm filter

Exposure

41 x 300s Hydrogen, 65 x 300s Oxygen, 20 x 60s each R,G,B

Location

Stanmore, Greater London (Bortle 7)

Target name

The Crescent Nebula

Title

The Crescent Nebula

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BAA_NGC6888_v4.jpg (5.3 MB)

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