IC 5146 (Cocoon Nebula)

IC 5146 (Cocoon Nebula)_cropped

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IC 5146 (Cocoon Nebula)_original

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Target Information

  • ALTERNATIVE DESIGNATION(S):  Sh2-125, Caldwell 19
  • TYPE:  reflection/emission nebula
  • CONSTELLATION:  Cygnus
  • DISTANCE:  3,300 light years

Imaging Information

  • IMAGING DATE(S):  September 2015
  • L:  10 min subs x 29, Bin 1×1
  • R:  5 min subs x 20, Bin 2×2
  • G:  5 min subs x 24, Bin 2×2
  • B:  5 min subs x 23, Bin 2×2
  • TOTAL EXPOSURE TIME:  625 mins = 10.4 hrs

Equipment

  • TELESCOPE:  Takahashi TOA-130F
  • MOUNT:  Software Bisque Paramount ME
  • CAMERA:  SBIG STL-11000XM
  • GUIDING:  TC-237 (internal autoguide chip)
  • FILTERS:  Astrodon
  • IMAGE ACQUISITION SOFTWARE:  TheSkyX, CCDAP5
  • PROCESSING SOFTWARE:  PixInsight, StarTools