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IC 1396 and IC 1396A "Elephant's Trunk" 29-30.04.2025 Contrast.

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IC 1396 and IC 1396A "Elephant's Trunk" 29-30.04.2025 Contrast.IC 1396
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Photo description / processing

IC 1396 (fragment) and IC 1396A "Elephant's Trunk" - emission nebula in Cepheus (fragment). Taken on the night of April 29-30, 2025. Chelyabinsk, Bortle-8 - school grounds. Celestron Advanced GT, SvBony SV503 102ED, SV193 0.8x, ZWO Duo-Band 2", Nikon D5000 mod - 75x120s, ISO 1600, calibration frames. Guiding SV106 60 mm, SV305M Pro, PHD2. DeepSkyStacker, Photoshop.

Technical information

Telescope/Lens
SVBONY SV503 102mm ED
Camera
Nikon D5000 (astro-modified)
Mount
Celestron CG-5 Advanced GoTo
Accessories
SVBONY SV193 0.8x Reducer/Flattener
Software
PIPP, AutoStakkert!, Adobe Photoshop
Location
Челябинск, Россия

Light pollution

Red, Bortle 7 zone

Date taken

Exposure

  • 75 × 120″ · ISO/Gain: 1600 · ZWI Duo-Band 2" ·

Total exposure: 2 h 30 m

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