That's a wonderful image Mike, the detail you've captured is stunning.
Congrats.
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Stunning shot Kieran. So many stars. Even with a predominant red channel visible, it still looks somewhat natural in its own rite. Where is this Elephant Trunk?
Seanie.
Midlands Astronomy Club.
Radio Presenter (Midlands 103), Space Enthusiast, Astronomy Outreach Co-ordinator.
Former IFAS Chairperson and Secretary.
The Elephants Trunk is the dark nebula below the largest star near the centre. The star is mu cephei which is a long term variable called the Garnet Star by Herschel.
Kieran
16" ODK (incoming), Mesu Mount 200, APM TMB 80mm, SXV H16, SXV H9
J16 An Carraig Observatory
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