IC 1396 - Elephant's Trunk Nebula - Chuck Novice

 Posted: Apr 22nd, 2025
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Technical Info
Telescope/Lens: Sky-Watcher 200/1000PDS
Camera: Canon 6d
Mount: HEQ5 Pro
Guide Scope: Skywatcher 9/50
Guide Camera: ZWO ASI 120mm Mini
Software: Pixinsight, Photoshop
Accessories: TS-Optics Superflat GPU
Exposure:
115 x 45" ISO/Gain: 0 - Filter Antlia Quad Band Anti-Light Pollution
Green, Bortle 4 zone:
 Gers, France
 Apr 11th, 2024
1 h 26 m
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Resolution: 4526x2958 px
Scale: 9954 KB
Constellation: Cepheus
Type of object: Emitting nebula
Distance: 2,400 light-years
Magnitude: 5.6
Discovered in : 1893

Fun Facts !
The trunk (IC 1396A) is over 20 light-years long.

This nebula is surrounded by interstellar dust lanes.
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