Under the pristine dark skies of Kerry, the constellation Cepheus unfolds a captivating array of celestial objects. This 4-panel astrophotography mosaic captures the essence of these intriguing cosmic wonders, stretching from the Elephant's Trunk Nebula to the Lobster Claw and Bubble Nebulae. With 5 hours of exposure per panel, the mosaic offers a glimpse into the intricate structures and colors of these nebulae in Cepheus.
The mosaic includes:
Elephant's Trunk Nebula (IC 1396A), an interstellar region with an elephant trunk-like shape.
Lobster Claw Nebula (Sh2-157), an emission nebula with a distinctive claw-like appearance.
Bubble Nebula (NGC 7635), characterized by its spherical bubble shape formed by a massive star's wind.
Wizard Nebula (NGC 7380), an open star cluster surrounded by an emission nebula.
Equipment used:
Samyang 135mm lens
ZWO ASI2600MC Pro camera
Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer GTi