IC 1396 nebula

The big nebula often visible in many Cepheus images obtained with 50 or 28mm objectives, is IC 1396. It's circular shape with many dark nebulas on it, make it resemble Rosette nebula, that however is more bright.
 

Technical Data
Optics Photographical objective
Focal Lenght 200 mm
Focal Ratio f/5,6
Exposure Time 40 min exposure
Film Kodak E200
Developement sensibility 320 ISO
Location Colle del Nivolet (AO, Italian Alps) at 2600m
Date and time of exposure start 22 july 2001, 23.04 UT
Mount Meade 8"
Tracking ST4
Temperature and humidity T=+4°C, RH=80%
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