IC1396 in [SII], Halpha and [OIII] from Epsilon 180ED and IMG6303E

3hours 20 minutes

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[SII] = Red, Halpha = Green, [OIII] = Blue

6 exposures of 10 minutes through [SII] filter

6 exposures of 10 minutes through Halpha filter

8 exposures of 10 minutes through [OIII] filter

6 hours 

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[SII] = Red, Halpha = Green, [OIII] = Blue

Taken on September 10 and 11, 2006 from my backyard in Castro Valley, California

Takahashi Epsilon 180ED imaging scope (f/2.8, F=500mm)

Finger Lakes IMG6303E imaging camera operated at -26C

Finger Lakes CFW7 Filter wheel

Finger Lakes PDF Focuser with custom made adaptors (First Light)

Takahashi FCT76 guide scope

SBIG ST7ME guide camera operated at -10C

15 exposures of 10 minutes through [SII] filter

6 exposures of 10 minutes through Halpha filter

15 exposures of 10 minutes through [OIII] filter

Six hours total exposure time