The Crescent Nebula (NGC6888)

Image of the Crescent Nebula
R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 20 arcminutes across.
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From South El Monte , the Crescent Nebula is visible in the dawn sky, rising at 21:13 (PDT) and reaching an altitude of 79° above the north-eastern horizon before fading from view as dawn breaks at around 04:40.

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Name The Crescent Nebula (NGC6888)
Object type HII region
Other names
The Crescent Nebula
C 27[2]
NGC 6888[1]
LBN 203[3]
Position
Right ascension:20h12m [1]
Declination:+38°21' [1]
Constellation:Cygnus
Magnitude:7.50 (V) [2]
7.44 (B) [1]
Angular dimensions:20.0 arcmin x 10.0 arcmin
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Visibility from South El Monte

All times shown in South El Monte local time.

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34.05°N
118.05°W
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