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IC 5146

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This image © Copyright 2018, Michael Fulbright

Another name for this object is the Cocoon Nebula. First attempt at this object. Had some light pollution gradients and flat fielding issues so I couldn't push it as deep as I wanted. Definately will collect more data for this one.


Date: 8/27/2005
Telescope: TEC 140 APO + 0.75 Astro-Physics focal reducer (750mm)
Mount: MI-250
Camera: SXV-H9
Exposure: L: 75 minutes (5x15 minutes) unbinned; R: 32 minutes (8x4 minutes) G: 20 minutes (5x4 minutes) B: 20 minutes (5x4 minutes) binned 2x2