
Photographer:
Francesco-di Biase
Location of Photo:
Puglia, Italy
Date/Time of photo:
2023 July 22
Equipment:
RC12", CCD Mono Kai4022 with Astrodon narrowband filters (Ha and OIII), GM2000HPS2 mount
Description:
In the boundless night sky, the Crescent Nebula (NGC 6888) unveils its astronomical splendor. Captured through my telescope, the stunning interplay of cosmic gas and dust lit by a central, explosive Wolf-Rayet star is absolutely breathtaking. This celestial spectacle, lying some 5,000 light-years away in the constellation Cygnus, truly encapsulates the ethereal beauty of our universe. Instruments: Telescope RC12" @f/6 Mount 10Micrion GM2000HPS2 Moravian G2-4000 @-18°C Astrodon Filters 5nm Ha(28*600") OIII(27*600") Chroma Filters for RGB (13*300" each) About 12 hours total integration SQM 19.40 - South Italy