Skymonsters

Astrophotography by Nicola Montecchiari

IC1396

Emission Nebula IC1396
Date/Place2009-08-16 at Monte Soro (ME)
CoordinatesAR 21h 39m 00s DEC +57° 30'00"
InstrumentTakahashi FSQ85ED
CameraModified 450D
IntegrationStack of 19 frames of 7 minutes each in RGB with IDAS filtre, and 16 frames of 10 minutes in Halfa. Processed with IRIS,PICTools and Pixinsight LE.
CommentOne of the largest emission areas in the Northern Sky, not exceptionally bright.