NGC 6888 Widefield

Crescent Nebula, Caldwell 27, LBN 203, NGC 6888

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Object

Type

Nebula, supernova remnant
Constellation Cygnus
Coordinates RA:20h 12m 06s  D:+38° 21' 18"
Magnitude 10,0
Size 18x18 arc min

Image

Optics Nikon lens 300 f/2,8 at f/5
Mount Losmandy G11 with Gemini goto
Camera Sbig ST10XME with CFW8-A filters wheel
Exposure Halpha-RGB 80-20-20-20 minutes
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Where is this object in the night sky? Below a sky chart of the location (from Stellarium 8.0 planetarium).

 

 

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