Observation by Anton Matthews: The Elephant Trunk Nebula

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Anton Matthews

Observer

Anton Matthews

Observed

2025 Sep 26 - 02:30

Uploaded

2025 Sep 27 - 14:17

Objects

The Elephant Trunk (IC1396)

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Constellation

Cepheus

Field centre

RA: 21^h35^m
Dec: +57°24'
Position angle: +2°04'

Field size

0°41' × 0°41'

Equipment

SeestarS50

Exposure

3 hours x 20 seconds

Location

Bristol UK

Target name

The Elephant Trunk Nebula

Title

The Elephant Trunk Nebula

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