NGC 6888 – Crescent Nebula

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The Sadr region is a bright area in the constellation Cygnus, dominated by the massive star Sadr (γ Cygni). This region also contains the nebula NGC 6888, known as the Crescent Nebula. NGC 6888 consists of glowing hydrogen gas lit up by the energetic radiation of Sadr and other hot stars.

IMAGE DATA
ObjectNGC 6888 Crescent nebel
Distance4,700 light years
Date26.06.2022
Exposure40x300sec. Schmalband & 16x180sec. RGB- Total approx. 4h
MountSkywatcher EQ6-R Pro
TelescopeTS-Optics CF-APO 70 mm
CameraZWO ASI 2600mc Pro
FilterOptolong L-Extreme
CorrectorTS-Optics REFRAKTOR 0,79x
GuidingZwo Asi OAG with ZWO Asi 120mc & Asiair
SoftwareAsiAir, Astropixel Processor, Photoshop CC, Topaz Deniose AI, Star X Terminator