Cocoon Nebula IC 5146 (500mm)

The Cocoon Nebula is positioned at the end of the dark nebula Pistol (B 168), like a projectile! The star field is 12° E of Deneb of Cygnus, and is very rich in stars of the Milky Way. Visible also the open cluster NGC 7209 on the prolongation of the dark nebula, in the lower-left angle.
 

Technical Data
Optics Pentax 75 apochromatic refractor
Focal Lenght 500 mm
Focal Ratio f/6,7
Exposure Time 45 min exposure
Film Kodak E200
Developement sensibility 320 ISO
Location Capanne di Cosola (AL, in the Appennines, Italy) at 1500m
Date and time of exposure start 20 september 2003, 20.28 UT
Mount Gemini G41
Tracking ST4
Temperature and humidity T=+12°C, RH=76%
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