NGC 6888 "Crescent" Nebula
    Constellation:  Cygnus

    Size: 18 x 8 arcmin

    RA:  20h 12m 1.0s

    Dec: +38 d 23m 0s

NGC 6888 is a large object with low surface brightness.  You will probably need a 8"-10" scope to see it because of the low surface brightness.  Most visual reports I've seen were based on observations with a 12 inch or larger scope. 



 
 
Scope:  90 mm Orion MAK 500
Nikon w/ Kodak MAX 800 film
Focal Ratio:  f5.5
Exposure 60 min

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Scope:   8" LX 200 SCT
MX-5C CCD Camera, STAR 2000 Auto Tracker and IDAS LPR filter
Focal Ratio: f3.3
Exposure 60 min
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