Observation by Mr Ian David Sharp: IC1396a with SeeStar S50 Pro

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Mr Ian David Sharp

Observer

Mr Ian David Sharp

Observed

2026 Sep 21 - 00:00

Uploaded

2026 Sep 21 - 12:34

Objects

The Elephant Trunk (IC1396)

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Constellation

Cepheus

Field centre

RA: 21^h35^m
Dec: +57°23'
Position angle: +89°50'

Field size

2°23' × 1°20'

Equipment

ZWO Seestar S50 Pro

Exposure

LP: 773 x 30s

Location

Ham Observatory, Near Selsey, UK

Target name

The Elephant Trunk Nebula

Title

IC1396a with SeeStar S50 Pro

About this image

First light image with my new Seestar S50 Pro smart scope. Raw images processed in PixInsight. The Foraxx palette was used.

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IC1396A_foraxx.jpg (6.5 MB)

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