Observation by Brad Thomas: IC1396 - Elephant Trunk Nebula

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Brad Thomas

Observer

Brad Thomas

Observed

2021 Dec 22 - 00:27

Uploaded

2021 Dec 22 - 16:31

Objects

The Elephant Trunk (IC1396)

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Constellation

Cepheus

Field centre

RA: 21^h39^m
Dec: +57°35'
Position angle: -167°29'

Field size

1°55' × 1°22'

Equipment

Skywatcher 72ed APO with 0.85 Reducer / Flattener
ASI 183mc pro imaging camera
ZWO 30mm mini guide scope
ASI 290mc guide camera
Skywatcher EQM-35 pro
DSD Field Rotator
ZWO EFW
Optolong L-Enhance

Exposure

240 seconds - 150 gain - 30 offset - 10 Hours Total Integration

Location

Surbiton UK

Target name

IC1396

Title

IC1396 - Elephant Trunk Nebula

About this image

Finally got 10 hours accumulated data on IC1396

Still learning Pixinsight and quite happy with this result

Shot outside London UK Bortle 8

Details:

240secs x 150gain x 30offset

150 exposures - Darks, Flats and Flat Darks

Skywatcher 72ed with 0.85 reducer flattener

ASI 183mc pro -10deg

ZWO 30mm mini guide scope

ASI 290mc guide camera

DSD Field Rotator

ZWO EFW

Optolong L-Enhance

Skywatcher EQM-35 pro mount

NINA, PHD2, APP, Pixinsight

Files associated with this observation

IC1396_240secs_120_150gain_40_30offset_150exp_221221_Processed_Test_1_xsmall.jpg (1.8 MB)

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