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Stellar Shot of the Week

SVX90T - Crescent Nebula

July 13, 2026 - Eric Brosha

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