VdB 142 + Raffaele Calcagno + L-Para (L-Parallels)

VdB 142

Credit:  Raffaele Calcagno

Filters: Optolong  L-Para (L-Parallels)

 

 

VdB 142, known as the Elephant Trunk Nebula, is a spectacular cosmic structure located within the large emission nebula IC 1396, in the constellation Cepheus, about 2,400 light years from Earth. This nebula takes its name from its elongated and curved shape, which resembles an elephant's trunk. It is composed of ionised gas, dust and dark globules.

 

 

 

Shot data:
Tube/Mount: Skywatcher 150/750 Heq5 pro
Camera: 294 MC PRO
Integration: 5h with 300’ exposures
Filter: L-Para 2"
Acquisition: Asiair mini
Guiding telescope: Take 60/240
Guiding camera: ZWO 224
Location: Stigliano (MT) 31/05/2025
SQM: 21.10
Processing software: DSS-PS

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