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Observation by Alun Halsey: NGC 6888 in Ha

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Alun Halsey

Observer

Alun Halsey

Observed

2026 Jun 19 - 23:07

Uploaded

2026 Jun 20 - 11:32

Objects

The Crescent Nebula (NGC6888)

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Constellation

Cygnus

Field centre

RA: 20h12m
Dec: +38°21'
Position angle: -69°38'

Field size

1°03' × 0°35'

Equipment
  • SVbony SV48P 102mm f/6.5 achromatic refractor
  • ZWO ASI585MM Pro
  • Baader 7nm Ha filter
  • 8x50 finder/Altair 662MM guide camera
  • Ioptron CEM60
Exposure

30 subframes @ 120 seconds each

Location

Reading Berkshire UK

Target name

NGC 6888

Title

NGC 6888 in Ha

About this image

Purchased the SVbony achromat for sole use with my SHG but had a go with it for deep sky using narrowband filter (Halpha in this case). Using Sharpcap live Stack routine to stack on the fly, minimal processing in Siril (levels and contrast).

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