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IC 1396 and Sh2 129 / Cepheus

Image:  8x15 minute integrations binned 1x1 through a Custom Scientific 4.5 nm  H-Alpha filter. Image was sum combined. Camera: STL-11000. Taken through a Nikon 180mm ED telephoto lens on a Losmandy G-11 mount with Gemini Goto drive. Camera control and guiding software: Auriga, my custom software package. Image processing:  CS3 processing:  histogram stretching, and small defect repair. Location: Okie-Tex Star Party. Date taken:  Oct 9, 2007.