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Deep-Sky Target Planner

Full lineup of tonight's favourite imaging targets for Glasgow observers.

North America Nebula

Emission nebula Constellation: Cygnus Magnitude: 4.0 (B) Best window: 02:00 - 03:00

Combine with the Pelican for a dramatic Cygnus coastline. Peaks near 03:00 at roughly 78 deg altitude.

Suggested gear: Wide-field optics with narrowband filters

Crescent Nebula

Emission nebula Constellation: Cygnus Magnitude: 7.4 (B) Best window: 01:00 - 03:00

Wolf-Rayet stellar winds carve the luminous bubble. Peaks near 02:00 at roughly 72 deg altitude.

Suggested gear: Fast optics with narrowband filters

Whirlpool Galaxy

Spiral galaxy Constellation: CVn Magnitude: 8.4 Best window: 21:00 - 22:00

Tidal streams reward deep integrations. Peaks near 21:00 at roughly 71 deg altitude.

Suggested gear: Long focal length scope and dark skies

Hercules Globular Cluster

Globular cluster Constellation: Hercules Magnitude: 5.8 Best window: 21:00 - 23:00

A summer globular bursting with faint blue stragglers. Peaks near 22:00 at roughly 70 deg altitude.

Suggested gear: Medium aperture scope to resolve the core

Eastern Veil Nebula

Supernova remnant Constellation: Cygnus Magnitude: 7.0 (B) Best window: 01:00 - 03:00

Filamentary shock fronts shine in OIII and Ha. Also known as Veil Nebula, Filamentary Nebula. Peaks near 02:00 at roughly 64 deg altitude.

Suggested gear: Fast optics with narrowband filters

Western Veil Nebula

Supernova remnant Constellation: Cygnus Magnitude: 7.0 (B) Best window: 01:00 - 03:00

Include 52 Cygni to anchor the sweeping filaments. Also known as Veil Nebula, Filamentary Nebula. Peaks near 02:00 at roughly 64 deg altitude.

Suggested gear: Fast optics with narrowband filters