Joda - litt (ikke bare litt) kry når Norsk Astronomisk Selskaps «Astronomi» trykker et av bildene mine på omslaget i årets første utgave. Sigdtåken der, altså. #astronomy #astrophotography #nas #norskastronomiskselskap #crescentnebula

Next up from the processing stack - #Caldwell27 or the #CrescentNebula (although for me it's a "brain"!) I am constantly amazed that we can, relatively quickly, catch such objects from a back garden - amateur astronomy really has changed over the last 5 years 🤯 #EAA #astrophotography #astronomy 🔭

Crescent Nebula
NGC 6888
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Crescent Nebula NGC 6888
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NGC 6888 Crescent Nebula - telescope processed image. NGC 6888 is an emission nebula in Cygnus. Its crescent shape is formed by the fast stellar wind of a massive Wolf-Rayet star (WR 136) colliding with its slower, previously ejected material.

NGC 6888 Crescent Nebula - unprocessed image. It's a huge bubble of gas, 25 light-years wide, blown by the super-hot stellar wind of the massive Wolf-Rayet star at its heart.

Good Saturday morning. Starting this morning with some observations done with the s50 last night. I think the planner feature on the s50 is awesome. Here is #NGC6888 #CrescentNebula. #seestar #S50 #space #astronomy #amateur

Behold, the Crescent Nebula.

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This time I put in over 34 hours into the Crescent Nebula. I was quite disappointed in my previous attempt which was seriously lacking Oiii data. I and devoted more than twice the time and even had enough clear skies to capture RGB stars! ⭐️

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Bright oval, cloud-like formation in space, with other wispy tendrils and stars in the background.

Take a look at this beautiful #nebula! EarthSky's Marcy Curran in Cheyenne, Wyoming, captured this view of the #CrescentNebula on Thursday. Thank you, Marcy! 🌌🔭📸

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An image of the Crescent Nebula. Mainly gases of red and yellow making up a nebula that I think looks more like a shell, than a crescent. The nebula is surrounded by many stars as well as other red gases.

NGC 6888 aka The Crescent Nebula. Taken over 2 nights with a total imaging time of around 6 hours.

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The Crescent Nebula Hey there, I'm Frank. I create web experiences and capture the beauty of the universe.

Mein neuestes Astrofoto zeigt die atemberaubende Schönheit des Crescent Nebula (NGC 6888) im Sternbild Schwan. ✨📷

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The Crescent Nebula Astrophotography often leads us to stunning cosmic vistas hidden in plain sight among the stars. My latest adventure brought me face to face with the mesmerizing Crescent Nebula (NGC 6888), a jewel nestled within the rich tapestry of the Cygnus constellation. Located approximately 5,000 light-years from Earth in the constellation Cygnus, the Crescent Nebula is a brilliant example of a Wolf-Rayet nebula. Its distinctive shape - reminiscent of a cosmic bubble or crescent - is not the work of quiet celestial processes, but rather the direct result of ferocious stellar winds. At the heart of the nebula lies WR 136, a massive star nearing the end of its life. Thousands of years ago, WR 136 shed much of its outer layers during its red giant phase. Now, as a Wolf-Rayet star, WR 136 unleashes intense, fast-moving stellar winds, which slam into the slower-moving material previously ejected. This collision produces intricate shock waves and energizes the surrounding gas, causing it to glow in the vibrant reds and blues captured in my image. What you see here is a region where cosmic creation and destruction intertwine - a stellar relic that embodies both the violent and beautiful forces shaping our universe. ## The Imaging Experience Capturing NGC 6888 required careful planning, precise tracking, and several hours of exposure to unveil its delicate shells of ionized hydrogen and oxygen. The result is a tapestry of glowing filaments, intricate gas structures, and a hint of the larger Cygnus molecular clouds in the background. The nebula’s colors, largely the result of hydrogen-alpha and oxygen emissions, highlight the chemical complexity forged by WR 136’s tumultuous history. ## Why NGC 6888 Inspires Wonder The Crescent Nebula stands as a testament to stellar evolution - a brief, brilliant phase before WR 136 will eventually explode as a supernova, further enriching its surroundings with heavier elements. Each capture, each photon collected from NGC 6888, allows us to witness the legacy of cosmic cycles that have shaped galaxies for billions of years. Whether you’re an avid astronomer or simply captivated by the night sky, NGC 6888 reminds us of the universe’s dynamic beauty and the ever-changing tapestry above us.

Mein neuestes Astrofoto zeigt die atemberaubende Schönheit des Crescent Nebula (NGC 6888) im Sternbild Schwan. ✨📷

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Crescent Nebula NGC 6888
Combined image over two nights from our backyard here in Bronte! Seestar S30 in EQ mode, 20 second exposures.

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Large, oval "bubble" of wispy, colorful (orange and blue) gas in space, with stars in the background.

Check out this beautiful, colorful #nebula! Tameem Altameemi in the United Arab Emirates captured this view of the #Crescentnebula (NGC 6888) last Friday. Thank you, Tameem! 🌌🔭📸
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NGC 6888, the Crescent Nebula, an emission nebula in Cygnus.

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Stunning image of NGC 6888, the Crescent Nebula, a cosmic bubble 25 light-years across, illuminated by the stellar winds of its central Wolf-Rayet star (WR 136). The Hubble Palette reveals emissions from sulfur, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms in vibrant red, green, and blue hues. Located in the Cygnus constellation, this nebula is approximately 5,000 light-years away and is destined for a supernova explosion.

Astronomy Picture from 16/08/2012

NGC 6888: The Crescent Nebula

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap120816.html


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Stunning Hubble Palette image of NGC 6888, the Crescent Nebula. This cosmic bubble, 25 light-years across, is sculpted by winds from its central Wolf-Rayet star (WR 136). The vibrant colors represent emissions from sulfur, hydrogen, and oxygen. Located in Cygnus, it's approximately 5,000 light-years away. The nebula is destined to end in a supernova.

Astronomy Picture from 16/08/2012

NGC 6888: The Crescent Nebula

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap120816.html


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A stunning three-color composite image of NGC 6888, the Crescent Nebula. This cosmic bubble, 25 light-years across, is illuminated by the stellar winds of a massive Wolf-Rayet star (WR 136) near its center. The image showcases vibrant hues of green (hydrogen), red (sulfur), and blue (oxygen), highlighting the nebula's intricate structure within a rich star field in the constellation Cygnus. This star is nearing the end of its life, poised for a spectacular supernova.

Astronomy Picture from 06/07/2006

NGC 6888: A Tricolor Starfield

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap060706.html


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A stunning image of NGC 6888, the Crescent Nebula, a cosmic bubble 25 light-years across. The image, captured by the Isaac Newton Telescope, showcases the nebula's intricate details and vibrant colors—blue-green hues from oxygen atoms surrounding the orange-red filaments. The central Wolf-Rayet star, WR 136, is shedding its outer layers, creating this breathtaking celestial spectacle within the Cygnus constellation, approximately 5,000 light-years from Earth.

Astronomy Picture from 15/09/2009

NGC 6888: The Crescent Nebula

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap090915.html


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A stunning image of the Crescent Nebula (NGC 6888), a vibrant purple and red nebula in the constellation Cygnus. Formed by the stellar winds of a massive Wolf-Rayet star, WR 136, its intricate shell structure is a testament to the star's powerful ejection of matter. This breathtaking cosmic scene showcases the beauty and power of stellar evolution.

Astronomy Picture from 15/04/2003

A Crescent Nebula Star Field

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Stunning image of NGC 6888, the Crescent Nebula, a cosmic bubble 25 light-years across, illuminated by its central Wolf-Rayet star (WR 136). The vibrant colors represent emissions from sulfur, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms. This nebula, located in Cygnus, is approximately 5,000 light-years away and is destined for a supernova explosion.

Astronomy Picture from 16/08/2012

NGC 6888: The Crescent Nebula

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap120816.html


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Stunning image of the Cygnus region of the Milky Way, showcasing the vibrant Butterfly Nebula (IC 1318) and Crescent Nebula (NGC 6888). The bright star Gamma Cygni (Sadr) dominates the upper left. The image captures the intricate details of glowing hydrogen gas, dark dust lanes, and countless stars within this celestial landscape.

Astronomy Picture from 19/08/2015

Central Cygnus Skyscape

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap150819.html


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Stunning image showcasing the Crescent Nebula (NGC 6888) and the Soap Bubble Nebula, two stellar remnants in the Cygnus constellation. The Crescent Nebula, formed by a Wolf-Rayet star, contrasts with the Soap Bubble Nebula, a planetary nebula from a Sun-like star. Both are approximately 5,000 light-years away and are destined to dissipate within millions of years. Image credit: Abdullah Al-Harbi.

Astronomy Picture from 04/09/2023

Cygnus: Bubble and Crescent

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap230904.html


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I was shocked when I first looked at the data—a reaction perfectly suited to this target. The Crescent Nebula's striking structure is shaped by expanding shock waves. This began when the Wolf-Rayet star (WR 136) at the center of the emission nebula, while still in its red giant phase, ejected stellar wind that is now colliding with a much more energetic wind from WR 136. These winds create shock waves that travel both inward and outward, leading to strong emissions from hydrogen and oxygen atoms. For the first time, I used narrowband filters with my mono astro camera to extract the famous H-alpha emission line from the Balmer series (deep red at 656nm) and the OIII emission (between blue and green at 500nm) - both very common in many deep sky objects. It's standard practice to map the hydrogen emission to the red channel in a traditional RGB image, and the oxygen emission to both the green and blue channels. To complete the image, I added an hour of broadband data to preserve the natural star colors, which can be lost with narrowband filters. Swipe for a starless version, a more detailed view of NGC 6888, the two mono channels, and a short video blinking through the two channels. 📸 Camera: TS-Optics ToupTek MONO Astrokamera 2600MP G2 🔭 Telescope: Sony FE 200-600 @ 600mm F/6.3 ⚙️ Mount: ZWO AM5 🎛️ Filter: Astronomik 6nm HII, Astronomik 6nm OIII, Astronomik Deep Sky RGB 🕒 Exposure: 64x5min HII, 64x5min OIII, 20x1min RGB each (11h 40min total, Bortle 4) 🖥️ Captured with: N.I.N.A; Processed with: PixInsight

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🌌🔭Behold the stunning Crescent Nebula (NGC 6888) glowing in vibrant red and green hues, born from stellar winds of a massive Wolf-Rayet star. 💨🌟
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