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The Details |
|
Object |
IC 1396 and vdB 142 in Cepheus |
Optics |
Takahashi FSQ-106 at f/5 |
Platform |
Astro-Physics 1200 GTO |
Camera |
SBIG ST-10XME |
Filters |
Custom Scientific 3nm Hydrogen-Alpha |
Date |
31 May 2004 |
Location |
Mount Wilson Observatory - Mount Wilson, CA |
Exposure |
Ha 8 x 1800 sec 1x1 bin |
Software |
Maxim DL/CCD, Registar, CCDSharp, Photoshop |
| Orientation | |
| Notes | IC 1396 is a huge nebula spanning an apparent diameter of approximately 3° or the equivalent of 9 full moon diameters. Rich in dark dust clouds, the nebula is a treasure trove of rich detail and contrasting beauty. Perhaps the most dominant dust lane in IC 1396 is VandeBergh 142, a spectacular object also informally known as the "Elephant's Trunk". Seen running vertically just left of center, in many ways it reminds me of the "Pillars of Creation" area in the Eagle Nebula, M16. |
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