Observation by Andy Wilson: IC 1396 and the Elephant's Trunk

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Andy Wilson

Observer

Andy Wilson

Observed

2025 Sep 22 - 21:22

Uploaded

2025 Sep 23 - 16:05

Objects

The Elephant Trunk (IC1396)

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Constellation

Cepheus

Field centre

RA: 21^h39^m
Dec: +57°37'
Position angle: -0°00'

Field size

2°56' × 2°35'

Equipment

Dwarf 3
H-alpha and OIII duo band filter

Exposure

361x60 seconds at 60 gain

Location

Yatton

Target name

IC 1396

Title

IC 1396 and the Elephant's Trunk

About this image

A two panel mosaic, with 3 hours of exposures in each panel.

Files associated with this observation

IC1396ElephantsTrunk_20250922_0922_361x60s_60gHaOIII_StellarStudio_MaxImLog.jpg (1.5 MB)

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