IC 1396 is an impressive emission nebula in the constellation Cepheus, about 2,400 light years away. It glows intensely in the Hα, OIII and SII bands and shows a fascinating mix of glowing gas and dark dust clouds. Its most striking feature is the Elephant’s Trunk Nebula (IC 1396A), a pillar-like formation of dense gas and dust. This region is an active star-forming area where young stars are shaped by radiation pressure and gas movements.
| IMAGE DATA | |
|---|---|
| Object | IC1396 Elefantenrüssel |
| Distance | approx. 2,500 light years |
| Date | 28.-30.12.2024 |
| Exposure | Each 22x 180sec. RGB, 24x 300sec. HA, 21x 300sec. OIII & 24x 300sec. SII - Total approx. 9.5h |
| Mount | Skywatcher EQ6-R Pro |
| Telescope | William Optics Redcat 51 |
| Camera | ZWO ASI 2600mm with ZWO RGB, Ha-,OIII- & SII- Filtern |
| Guiding | Zwo Asi OAG with ZWO Asi 290mm Mini & Asiair |
| Software | AsiAir, Astropixel Processor, Photoshop CC, Topaz Deniose AI, Star X Terminator, Nik Collection 7 |