Observation by Iain Cartwright: Elephant Trunk Nebula IC 1396

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Iain Cartwright

Observer

Iain Cartwright

Observed

2025 Sep 21 - 02:29

Uploaded

2025 Sep 21 - 15:54

Objects

The Elephant Trunk (IC1396)

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Constellation

Cepheus

Field centre

RA: 21^h40^m
Dec: +57°30'
Position angle: +91°41'

Field size

10° × 7°

Equipment

Nikon D810A (FX), Sigma 150mm Macro @ f5, SW HEQ5 Pro, intervalometer

Exposure

(112 x 59secs) at ISO 800

Location

North Ayrshire

Target name

Elephant Trunk Nebula IC 1396

Title

Elephant Trunk Nebula IC 1396

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