IC 1396 nebula (500mm)

The big red nebula visible in many 50mm photos of Cepheus, is IC 1396. The shape is round and many dark nebulas are present on the red nebula. This caracteristics make this nebula resemble Rosette nebula, that is brighter.
 

Technical Data
Optics Pentax 75 apochromatic refractor
Focal Lenght 500 mm
Focal Ratio f/6,7
Exposure Time 45 min exposure
Film Kodak E200
Developement sensibility 320 ISO
Location Colle del Nivolet (AO, on the Apls, Italy) at 2600m
Date and time of exposure start 4 october 2002, 22.16 UT
Mount Gemini G41
Tracking ST4
Temperature and humidity T=+0°C, RH=98%
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