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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

Website:

https://www.instagram.com/francescodibiase_astrophoto/

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