IC 1396 - Elephant Trunk Nebula

Elephant Trunk Nebula (IC 1396) image taken on May 22, 2025 from Fairplay, Colorado (Location in Google Maps)

Federico Arribas

Telescope:

Sky Watcher Evolux 62ED | 400 mm | f/6.45

0.9x Reducer/Flattener ---> 360 mm | f/5.8

Camera:

ZWO ASI2600 Pro | APSC | 6248 x 4176 px

Mount:

Sky Watcher Star Adventurer GTI

Guiding:

SVBONY SV165, 40mm F4 guide scope

ZWO ASI120MM Mini

Control:

ZWO ASIAir Plus

Imaging:

96 minutes integration time

180 seconds subs

GAIN 100

Notes:

Bortle 3

Moon: 28%

Crop: 6189x4113 px