NGC 6888 - The Cresent Nebua
Located in the Cygnus Constellation, NGC 6888 is about 5,000 light years from Earth and is about 25,000 light years across. The strong Wolf-Rayet star (WR 136) at its core is shedding its outter layer in a strong stellar wind. The Blueish envelop around this emission nebula is created by oxygen molecules.
In roughly one million years this star will explode in a super nova.
Last edited by Mark_H; 06/20/2025 6:59 PM.
