Observation by Mike Crowle: Emission nebulae Sh2-129 and IC 1396, Ce...

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Michael Crowle

Observer

Mike Crowle

Observed

2026 May 15 - 02:00

Uploaded

2026 Jun 04 - 20:47

Objects

The Flying Bat Nebula (Sharpless 129)
The Elephant Trunk (IC1396)

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Constellation

Cepheus

Field centre

RA: 21^h30^m
Dec: +58°57'
Position angle: -102°08'

Field size

11° × 8°

Equipment

Astro-modified Canon EOS 600D
Canon 100mm f/2.8 macro lens
Astronomik CLS filter
Losmandy G11 mount

Exposure

28 x 4-min, f/4, ISO 1600

Location

St. Blazey, Cornwall

Title

Emission nebulae Sh2-129 and IC 1396, Cepheus

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