A super image of the Elephant’s Trunk Nebula (IC1396A) taken by member Neil Webster on Oct 12th 2024. The Elephant’s Trunk Nebula is a concentration of interstellar gas and dust within the much larger ionized gas region called IC 1396 which is located in the constellation Cepheus; about 2,400 light years away from Earth. The Elephant’s Trunk Nebula is a small part of the much larger IC 1396 emission nebula and can be found on the Western side of the main object.
Neil acquired the image by using a WO GT71 Apo, EQ6 R, ZWO ASI 294MC, Optolong L Enhance filter, Astro Essentials 50mm Guide Scope, and ZWO ASI290MM guide camera. Processed using APT, PHD, Nebulosity, PS (Camera Raw), and Star X Terminator.
22 x 240s Subs, 12 x Darks, 45 x Flats/Bias.
Tags:
deep sky,
Elephants Trunk,
IC1396
