Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Cepheus (Cep)  ·  Contains:  IC 1396  ·  The star Garnet Star (μCep)
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IC 1396 - Elephant Trunk Nebula in False SHO with OSC, Tommy Lease
IC 1396 - Elephant Trunk Nebula in False SHO with OSC
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IC 1396 - Elephant Trunk Nebula in False SHO with OSC

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IC 1396 - Elephant Trunk Nebula in False SHO with OSC, Tommy Lease
IC 1396 - Elephant Trunk Nebula in False SHO with OSC
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IC 1396 - Elephant Trunk Nebula in False SHO with OSC

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Description

The Elephant Trunk Nebula in false SHO with an OSC camera and dual narrowband filter. I was only able to get about 3.5 hrs on this image dodging clouds, but happy with the end result.

Gear:
Imaging Camera: ASI294MC-Pro w/ EAF
Filters: Optolong L-Extreme
Imaging Scope: Meade 70mm Quad APO
Guidescope: Williams Optics 30mm Uniguide
Guidecam: ASI120MM mini
Mount: SW EQ6R Pro
Power: Pegasus Astro Pocket Power Box
Dew control: Astro-Zap dew heaters

Image details:
70x180s, Gain 120, -15c, bin 1x1
25 darks, flats, darkflats
3.5 hrs total
Bortle 5 sky

Acquisition/Edits:
SharpCap, NINA, PHD2, Stellarium, Pixinsight, Photoshop

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IC 1396 - Elephant Trunk Nebula in False SHO with OSC, Tommy Lease