Area of NGC-6888 (Cresent)

[qcdougn]

I just wanted to give those that use binoculars what the NGC-6888 area would look like at approx. 6x. The Cresent Nebula would be located inside the (4-star) triangular area about 35% up from the bottom-center. Of course, this is only one 25 sec. exposure. So, no nebulosity is visible. But, those that do wide field viewing may recogize the area.

Doug

[daz]

Doug

Do you mean the area I've circled?

[qcdougn]

Hi Daz,

Yes, you got it perfectly....VG. I was worried that it wouldn't be recognized since it was so small. Yes, basically inside that triangle is the Cresent nebula. I've imaged NGC-6888 again tonight and will process it tomorrow for posting. Then, you'll see what I mean.

Doug

[daz]

Loom forward to seeing it Doug

Just been looking the position in SkyMaps and looks fairly straightforward to find. One for the 'to-do' list!!

[Kain]

Can someone draw in the cross of Cygnus so I know where abouts this little area is?

Kain

[daz]

Kain

The FOV is too small, but I think I'm right in saying the bright star to the top left of the picture is Sadr, the middle of the cross. Extend the line from my red circle, through Sadr and you would get to Deneb.

[daz]

This would be a great example of using a low power EP to start with, and gradually centering the object and increasing the power until you can recognise the star patterns