Elephant Trunk Nebula (IC 1396)

Photographed from my backyard 2400 years later.

Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, Calif

July 2022

 

Wiki Link: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elephant%27s_Trunk_Nebula

 

For the techies:

Scope: SVX130T 935mm f/7 Camera: ASI2600MC

Mount: EQ6R Pro Filters: L-Extreme

Moon Phase: waxing 80%

Lights: 07-09-22: 100 @ 180” 100 gain, -10deg

07-10-22: 100 @ 180” 100 gain, -10deg

Total Integration: 10 hrs

Darks: MD Flats: MF 3.8” Dark Flats: MDF 3.8”

Stacked in APP, processed in Pixinsight and PS

 

Done