The Elephant Trunk Nebula (IC1396)

First the final Ha/OIII/OIII close up image:

Object: The Elephant Trunk Nebula (IC1396)

Telescope: Skywatcher ED80

Camera: ATIK 314L+, -10C

Exposures: Ha - 30 x 600s, bin1x1, 5hrs, OIII - 48 x 600s, bin1x1, 8hrs.    13hrs Total

Processing: DSS, PSCS5

Secondly, a widefield image taken back in 2009 showing the immense size of this nebula. I've inset the recent close up as well, hope you like it!

Object: IC 1396

Telescope: Canon 70-200L F/4

Camera: Modified Canon 350D

Exposures: 12x600s, 18x300s

Processing: Darks, Flats, Bias, DSS, PS CS3

Comet Garradd Passes by The Coathanger

First light from the new observatory.

Object: Comet Garradd and Coathanger Asterism

Telescope: Skywatcher ED80

Camera: Modded and Cooled Canon 450D

Exposures: 16x120s, 32mins

Processing: Flats, DSS, PS CS5

Just a quick capture between the clouds.