IC 1396 / Burning Woman Nebula

NameBurning Woman Nebula / Elephant's Trunk Nebula
Designation(s)IC 1396
Object Type(s)Dark Nebula, Emission Nebula
Relevant Catalog(s)All (Chron), IC
Obs. Lat/Long42° 17', 073° 57'
ConstellationCepheus
Date and Time Observed2023-09-20 10:03:00
InstrumentAskar V 80mm w flattener f6.2-495mm FL
CameraASI294mc-Pro
Image DetailsTotal integration time was 30m. Exposures 30s@375g, L-eNhance Filter. Darks subtracted, no flats. Dithered and recentered in SharpCap. No guiding..
DescriptionOne of my absolute favorite targets, better known as the Elephant's Trunk Nebula, but I feel this name is more apt. Note multiple different observations at different scales. The dark nebulosity reminded me of Maria's Dance in Fritz Lang's movie, Metropolis!
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