Cepheus

Combination of 12, 5 minute exposures using an H-alpha filter.
SBIG ST-8XE CCD. 50mm Nikon lens at f/4.

Completely hidden below the northern horizon when viewed from Australia, lies the constellation of Cepheus. Ajoining Casseopeia to the north and west, the constellation abounds with interesting objects of all kinds, especially in the southern regions which contain a fairly rich portion of the Milky Way.

Combination of 12, 5 minute exposures using an H-alpha filter.
SBIG ST-8XE CCD. 50mm Nikon lens at f/4.

The above image is centred close to IC 1396.

Combination of 12, 5 minute exposures using an H-alpha filter.
SBIG ST-8XE CCD. 50mm Nikon lens at f/4.

Much of the constellation is shrouded in very faint emission nebulosity, particularly towards the south-eastern regions of the constellation as shown in the next few images.

Combination of 12, 5 minute exposures using an H-alpha filter.
SBIG ST-8XE CCD. 50mm Nikon lens at f/4.

Combination of 12, 5 minute exposures using an H-alpha filter.
SBIG ST-8XE CCD. 50mm Nikon lens at f/4.

Combination of 12, 5 minute exposures using an H-alpha filter.
SBIG ST-8XE CCD. 50mm Nikon lens at f/4.

The northern regions of Cepheus. the bright nebulosity at the right is NGC 7822.

Combination of 12, 5 minute exposures using an H-alpha filter.
SBIG ST-8XE CCD. 50mm Nikon lens at f/2.

Combination of 12, 5 minute exposures using an H-alpha filter.
SBIG ST-8XE CCD. 50mm Nikon lens at f/2.