A closer view to IC 1396 with the Elephant’s Trunk Nebula. A star forming region about 2400 light years away. The trunk on top. Do you see the little running man?

Acquisition Details

Scope: Borg 90FL/500 with 1.08x Flattener
Filter: IDAS NBZ
Camera: ZWO ASI 2600MC Pro
Mount: Skywatcher HEQ5 Pro
Guiding Scope: MiniBorg 50
Guiding Camera: ZWO ASI 290MM
Guiding Software: PHD2
Acquisition Software: APT
Light Frames: 48x300sec
Flats, Dark Flats, Bias, Darks
Camera settings: Gain 100, Offset 20
A 70% moon appearing late in the session
Bortle 4-5
Acquisition Date: May 29, 2021

Processing

Stacking Software: DSS
Imaging: PixInsight
Noise Reduction: Topaz AI

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