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08-JUN-2008

NGC 6888 Cresent Nebula

This is a nebula formed by the action of the central star (the huge blue star at the center of the nebula) expelling its outer gases as it begins the process of dying.
Located in the constellation of Cygnus and is about 5,000 L.Y. distant.

Canon EOS 350D ,Meade 12" SCT @ f5.4

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