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 zoneLight Pollution:

Gers, France

Apr 12th, 2024

1 h 26 m

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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.

Resolution: 4526x2958 px

Scale: 9954 KB

Chuck Novice

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