Curdridge Observatory, Southampton,UK
Object name: NGC6888 Crescent nebula Sh2-105
Apparent RA: 20 12 06.5
Apparent Dec:+38 21 18
Constellation: Cygnus
A good three hours in the Crescent Nebula region (NGC 6888, Sharpless Sh 105, sh2-105) last night. Unfortunately I think the focus is a bit soft, but my first decent result with the new Astrodon 3nm Ha filter. Just stacked and stretched, no further processing.
View full sized image of NGC6888 Crescent nebula Sh2-105
cCaptured and processed in Maxim
This image was autoguided using my homemade off axis guider with Lodestar.
Imaged with my homemade telescope mount
Exposure Details :
Coma Corrector Astrodon 3nm Ha 13x1200s on 200 @ F5 f.l. 1000 with Artemis 285 camera
Equipment:
Skywatcher 200 Newt (upgraded with OO Hilux secondary)
Baader Focuser
Homemade focus motor
Homemade filterwheel / OAG combo with Lodestar guide camera
Artemis 285 CCD camera
Homemade Telescope mount
Curdridge Observatory, Southampton,UK
