Elephant's Trunk - Emission nebula at last!

[Shibby]

Well, having struggled a bit to modify my new 450d, I'm thrilled to finally put it to a proper test with an emission nebula! Tuesday night, IC1396 just peeked around my neighbour's house so I grabbed as much data through my Easterly LP as I could before it got light.

49x2mins unguided, ISO800.

I would have liked to get a bit more data before posting, but with the nights getting shorter and the forecast not looking too good for the next week, well, here it is...

[Darth Takahashi]

Wow, that's an excellent result, I'm constantly amazed by what people are achieving with DSLR's. Focus looks to be a hairs width of perfect but like you already stated, a few more subs and your well on your way to a top class image.

I have to have ago at this one myself one of these day, well done.

[Doc]

Looks impressive to me

[dc509]

Excellent image - and unguided!

d

[Shibby]

Thanks guys. I'm not sure what's causing the halos, they came out during processing, but i dont think it's the focus... :-s

[ollypenrice]

One of the best unguided pictures I've seen. Really well done.

In strong Ha targets haloes are often seen so I wouldn't worry about those. They don't detract. This is a faint target so take a bow!

Olly