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Elephant's Trunk Nebula in SHO with RGB stars - IC 1396A
Nestled within the expansive star-forming region IC 1396 in the Cepheus constellation, the Elephant's Trunk Nebula, denoted IC 1396A, emerges as a captivating celestial structure. This elongated globule of dense dust and gas has earned its moniker due to its striking resemblance to an elephant's head and trunk at visible wavelengths, where a dark, shadowy region is surrounded by a luminous, winding rim. Positioned approximately 2,400 light-years from Earth, the nebula offers a unique insight into the intricacies of star formation and the interplay of cosmic forces within the vast expanse of IC 1396.
Lesser-known fact: The Elephant's Trunk Nebula is a prominent site for ongoing research, with astronomers studying its molecular content and magnetic fields to deepen our understanding of the complex processes shaping stellar birth and evolution in this captivating corner of the universe.
Elephant's Trunk Nebula in Cepheus - IC1396
Image Description and Details : The Elephant's Trunk Nebula (Catalogued IC 1396)is a massive emission nebula in the constellation Cepheus.
Shot in narrow band over two weeks.
Imaging locations: Ireland (Dublin City and Carndonagh Co. Donegal)
Equipment and Exposures:
Scope: WO 61mm
Camera: ZWO 1600MM PRO
Mount: Skywatcher HEQ5
Filters: ZWO 7nm Ha/Sii, 3nm Oiii Chroma
Exposures: 94x10m Ha / 76x10m Sii / 113x10m Oiii(3nm)
Software: Astro Pixel Processor for stacking, Pixinsight for processing and Photoshop for final touches.
Blend: HSO
Copyright: Copyright: Martin McCormack
IC1396 The Elephant's Trunk Nebula
Image Description and Details : Imaging Telescopes Or Lenses: Stellarvue SV105-3FT
Imaging Cameras: ZWO ASI294MM Pro
Mounts: Astro-Physics Mach2GTO
Filters: Chroma Ha 31mm 3nm · Chroma OIII 31mm 3nm · Chroma SII 31mm 3nm
Accessories: ZWO ASI OAG
Software: StarKeeper.it Voyager · Pleiades Astrophoto PixInsight 1.8 Ripley · Open Guiding PHD 2.6.2 · StarNet++
Guiding Telescopes Or Lenses: Stellarvue SV105-3FT
Guiding Cameras: ZWO ASI 120MM Mini
Acquisition details
Frames:
Chroma Ha 31mm 3nm: 86x300" (7h 10') bin 2x2
Chroma OIII 31mm 3nm: 100x300" (8h 20') bin 2x2
Chroma SII 31mm 3nm: 130x300" (10h 50') bin 2x2
Integration: 26h 20'
Copyright: Chad Andrist