IC5146 12192011 · IC5146, the Cocoon Nebula in the constellation Cygnus. IC 5146 refers specifically to the star cluster and Sh2-125 to the nebula. This nebula is 3300ly from Earth. 26x300sec fits exposures captured and combined in Nebulosity v2.4.0 software. Finishing touches done in PhotoShop.
Telescope: Orion 8" 1000mm f4.9 Newtonian reflector.
Mount: Orion Atlas EQ-G
Guide Scope: Meade 800mm f10 reduced to f5 with Atik x.5 focal length reducer (ADM rings).
Imaging Camera: Mead DSI Color 16bit camera with Peltier cooler modification.
Guide Camera: Meade DSI Pro monochrome 16bit camera.
Imaging camera in prime focus.
Filtration used: Baader UV/IR Cut filter · Date/Time 2011:12:21 20:11:48 · Resolution 900 x 688