The Crescent Nebula and Environs

NGC 6888, the Crescent Nebula, in Cygnus.

Here I wanted to capture the Crescent in its larger context, with some of the Sadr region (minus Sadr itself). I’m happy with this as a composition.

Frames
180
Time
3h
Exposure
60s
Mode
HGM2
Gain
56
Offset
25
Telescope
William Optics RedCat 71 WIFD
Mount
Losmandy GM-8 German Equatorial Mount, Gemini 2, Losmandy FLW Tripod
Camera
QHY 268C
Guider
QHY 5III7C
Filters
Optolong L-eNhance dual-band pass Filter
Accessories
ZWO EAF Electronic Automatic Focuser, iOptron iPolar
Software
N.I.N.A., PHD2 Guiding, SkySafari Pro, AstroPixelProcessor, Capture One