SVX90T - Crescent Nebula

Eric Brosha caught this fabulous image of the Crescent Nebula (NGC 6888) in Cygnus with his SVX90T. This emission nebula sits 5,000 light-years away from Earth and is the result of fast- and slow-moving stellar winds colliding with each other. A shell and two opposing shock waves heat the stellar wind to X-ray emitting temperatures, ultimately responsible for its intense glow.

Other Designations: Crescent Nebula, NGC 6888, Sharpless 105, Caldwell 27

Details:

Telescope: Stellarvue SVX090T

Field Flattener: Stellarvue SFFR.8-80T Reducer Flattener

Camera: ZWO ASI2600MC Duo-Air

Guide Scope: ZWO 30mm F/5

Guide Camera: ASI174Mini

Accessories: ZWO Camera Angle Adapter

Filters: Optolong L-Ultimate

• 14 x 300sec subs

Software: Siril, Apple Photos

References:

Wikipedia contributors. (2025, November 21). Crescent Nebula. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crescent_Nebula

McGraw, W. (2025, November 7). The Crescent Nebula: A star’s fiery Farewell. The Garden Astronomer. https://gardenastronomer.com/2025/11/06/the-crescent-nebula-a-stars-fiery-farewell/