Sh2-125 / Cocoon Nebula / IC 5146

NameCocoon Nebula
Designation(s)Sh2-125, IC 5146, C19, Barnard 168
Object Type(s)Dark Nebula, Emission Nebula
Relevant Catalog(s)All (Chron), Caldwell, IC, Sharpless
Obs. Lat/Long42° 17', 073° 57'
ConstellationCygnus
Date and Time Observed2023-08-23 14:39:00
InstrumentAskar V 80mm w extender f7.5-600mm FL
CameraASI294mc-Pro
Image DetailsUp is 271.5 degrees E of N. Total integration time was 12m. Exposures 30s@305g, L-eNhance Filter. Darks subtracted, no flats. Dithered and recentered in SharpCap. No guiding..
DescriptionA "standard" mid-sized emission nebula in Cygnus. I only gave it 12m so I wasn't blown away. Should have a go with the EdgeHD given it's size.
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