IC1396 - Cluster associated with Nebulosity in Cepheus

  
 
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  • RA: 21:39.1
  • Dec: +57:30
  • Magnitude:
  • Size:  170 arcminutes
  • Distance:
  • Constellation:  Cepheus

 
  • Scope: Orion ED80 at f/7
  • Autoguider:  ST-4 in faint mode
  • Sky conditions:  great transparency and seeing
  • Camera: Hap Griffin modified Canon 350XT ISO800
  • Exposure:  12 X 10 minutes
  • Date:  August 26 & 29, 2008

 

 

    
 
Comments: This is a large region of nebulosity associated with a cluster in Cepheus. Van den Berg 142, the Elephant Trunk is visible at the upper right. These two nights were part of a particularly spectacular weekend of great skies in Northeast Illinois.