IC 5146 - The Cocoon Nebula in Cygnus

Cocoon Nebula, IC 5146
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Telescope: Meade LX-200ACF 10"

Camera: CCD-Labs Q453

Exposure: 180 min. (18 images @ 10 minutes each)

 Guiding: Meade DSI II Pro, piggybacked Orion ED 80 refractor

Date: 8/12/09