NGC 6888 CRESCENT NEBULA

NGC 6888
CRESCENT NEBUAL IN CYGNUS

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NGC6888

NGC 6888 is a shell of ionized gas spreading out from the explosion of a supernova. What remains of the star is extremely hot and emits enough radiation to cause the expanding gas shell to glow with visible light.

This image is an LRGB composit based on a stack of 6 x 10 minute exposures taken with the MX716 camera and the 4.25" telescope.

The luminance images were acquired using a hydrogen alpha filter.

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NGC6888

This image of the Southern portion of the nebula was taken with the 16" telescope.

For more information on supernova remnants see:
Crab Nebula

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