NGC 6888, also known as the Crescent Nebula, is a cosmic bubble approximately 5,000 light-years away. It was formed by the stellar wind emanating from its central star, WR 136, which is classified as a Wolf-Rayet star. This emission nebula is approximately 25 light-years across.
QHY8 OSC 24x9min
Taken June 17th, 2010
CGEM 800, Hyperstar, ~400mm
Moderate seeing, Moderate LP
