NGC 6888 Caldwell 27

1 hour Hα, 45 min RGB

My very first attempt at taking Hα. I've recently purchased a Baader 7nm filter. I'm so pleased with the result. This wasn't a particularly clear night, but the only one so far in July.

I'd already taken an RGB image a few weeks ago. Why isn't it called the hedgehog nebula, you can see it's nose and eyes as it's all curled up on it's back.

6 x 11min Hα

10 x 4min RGB

Stacked in DSS and processed in Photoshop

Self Modded Nikon D50, Skywatcher Explorer 200p on HEQ5 mount controlled by Ascom

Guided with PHD using a SPC900 web cam attached to the skywatcher finder scope.

Done