NGC 6888 The Crescent Nebula - telescope processed image. It was created by the powerful stellar winds from the Wolf-Rayet star WR 136, which is shedding its outer layers into space.

NGC 6888 The Crescent Nebula - unprocessed image. This nebula's central star is in its final life stage and is expected to end in a spectacular supernova explosion.

Last image of the night for the s50. #NGC6888 #TheCrescentNebula #seestar #S50 #space #astronomy #amateur

NGC 6888 The Crescent Nebula - telescope processed image. The Crescent Nebula (NGC 6888) is a huge emission nebula in Cygnus. Its shape is carved by the fierce wind of the central Wolf-Rayet star, WR 136.

NGC 6888 The Crescent Nebula - unprocessed image. The central star (WR 136) first shed a slow shell of gas. Now, its new, ultra-fast wind slams into that old shell, creating the bright crescent bubble.

Decided to see how the Odyssey Pro would see #NGC6888 #TheCrescentNebula. I this the s50 does a better job. #unistellar #odysseypro #space #astronomy #amateur

A large reverse C Of red gas against a rich starfield

The Crescent Nebula NGC 6888, about 5000 light years away, is formed by the fast stellar wind from the Wolf-Rayet star WR 136 colliding with and energizing the slower moving wind ejected by the star when it became a red giant around 250,000 to 400,000 years ago.
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Crescent Nebula
NGC 6888
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The Crescent Nebula floats against a backdrop of stars. Shockwaves in space!

03 October 2025, NGC 6888, The Crescent Nebula.

Such a cool target! Shockwaves colliding in space on scales I can barely imagine. Well, can’t imagine. I tried, it’s too big.

Telescope: #Seestar S50, 01:00:20 Exposure, Stacked in Seestar

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NGC 6888 The Crescent Nebula - telescope processed image. Definitely less red than the earlier images, but missing some detail. Looks like longer exposures time is needed. 20+ image using 20 second exposures.

NGC 6888 The Crescent Nebula - unprocessed image. Less red in this new image. This is a 20+ minute exposure with 20 second exposures.

NGC 6888 The Crescent Nebula - telescope processed image. The onboard denoising seems to amplify the red color more. 20+ duration image using 10 second exposures.

NGC 6888 The Crescent Nebula - unprocessed image. Using just the s50 onboard LP filter, more reddish tones. Took this 20+ minute image in 10 second exposures.

Received in the mail yesterday a Optolong Moon SkyGlow 2" Mounted Filter for the s50. Also purchased a dew shield (with additional accessories) on Etsy. Here is a comparison test between the actual filter and the s50 onboard light pollution filter. Test […]

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NGC 6888 The Crescent Nebula - telescope processed image. A glowing emission nebula in Cygnus, it's a cosmic bubble carved out by the powerful stellar wind from the central Wolf-Rayet star, WR 136.

NGC 6888 The Crescent Nebula - unprocessed image. It's powered by the massive, super-hot Wolf-Rayet star WR 136, which is shedding the equivalent of the Sun's mass every 10,000 years.

Next up for a 3-hour observation is #NGC6888 #TheCrescentNebula. #seestar #S50 #space #astronomy #amateur

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

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! ⭐️

#crescentnebula #c27 #ngc6888 #astrophotography #space

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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NGC 6888 Crescent Nebula in Cygnus. 218 x 3 min stacked. Meade 8" LX200 Classic w f/6.3 FR/FF. ZWO ASI2600MCPro, AM5N, ASIAir Plus, stacked and stretched in Siril.

Dialed in the #LX200 back-focus last night and was able to add some #NGC6888 data before the fog rolled in. I dug into the processing and was able to mellow out the stars and pull out some of the surrounding #OIII wispy goodness! This is almost 11 hours combined! #SoCal #Astrophotography

M27 Dumbell Nebula. 14x3 minutes. Meade 8" LX200 Classic w/ f/6.3 Focal reducer. ZWO ASI2600MCPro, SVBony 260 Multi Broadband Filter, ZWO AM5N, ASIAir Plus. Stacked and stretched in Siril

NGC6888 Crescent Nebula. 48 x 3 minutes. Meade 8" LX200 Classic w/ f/6.3 Focal reducer. ZWO ASI2600MCPro, SVBony 260 Multi Broadband Filter, ZWO AM5N, ASIAir Plus. Stacked and stretched in Siril

Working on the back focus/focal length for the #LX200 since the moon is obnoxious in the Sagittarius region. Getting closer but still some coma in the corners. Probably need to check collimation. Still decent results on #M27 "Dumbell" Nebula and #NGC6888 "Crescent" Nebula. #SoCal #Astrophotography

Voilà NGC6888 en SHO sur 12h d'heures de poses en tout. J'ai laissé la couche B en OIII seul. La composition est sur la gauche de la photo. J'ai également fait une vue montrant l'effet de Cosmic Clarity DeNoise. Le bruit est bien réduit #astrophotography #astrophotographie #NGC6888 #SHO

NGC 6888, the Crescent Nebula, an emission nebula in Cygnus.

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The Crescent Nebula, shaped like a crescent or a jellyfish, appears to rise up in a background of stars.

21 June 2025, NGC 6888, The Crescent Nebula.

Third target of the weekend, and my first time shooting The Crescent Nebula! I need a lot more time on this target.

Telescope: #Seestar S50, 00:29:00 Exposure, Stacked in Seestar

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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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Pesky clouds last night kept me inside, so here is the combination of the last few nights of #NGC6888 24x3 minutes stacked together. Really enjoying the new #ASI585MCPro and the SVBony duo band filter! Hoping for some clear skies now that my 7 day weekends are starting! #SoCal #Astrophotography

Running the same #ASIAirPro plan, I was able to get a lot more #RedCat51 #ASI585MCPro data on #NGC6888 and even some #NGC6992 before the fog closed in! Can't wait for the June gloom to go away. #SoCal #Astrophotography

Next up are the #RedCat51 #ASI585MCPro images. I also started on #M13 as it is in a good spot, then moved on to #M57 the "Ring" Nebula and got 4 images of #NGC6888 the "Crescent" Nebula before the fog. I am really excited to get more in the Cygnus area with this setup! #SoCal #Astrophotography

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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Je récidive sur cette nébuleuse mais cette fois avec un filtre Halpha très sélectif (Antlia EDGE 4.5nm). J'ai pu cumuler 4h de pose. Traitement simple : correction par histogramme et j'ai également utilisé Cosmic Clarity Denoise. Échelle 1:1.
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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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Chris H. scored a 2-for-1 w/ his latest 📷️, featuring #NGC6888 & the elusive #Ju1 just below it. Combining fresh Ha narrowband data from '21 & the bluish-green OIII fringe surrounding the Crescent, adding incredible depth to the image.

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354m total exposure

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

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap030415.html


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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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