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IC 417 was discovered on 25 September 1892 by the German astronomer Max Wolf. It is an emission and reflection nebula with an embedded star cluster, which is part of an extensive H-II nebula complex and star formation region in the Auriga constellation. The age is estimated to be less than 3 million years.
Imaging telescopes or lenses: Takahashi FSQ130ED
Imaging cameras: QSI 6120i
Mounts: Takahashi EM 400 Temma 2M
Guiding telescopes or lenses: Takahashi FS60CB
Guiding cameras: QHY CCD QHY 5 II
Focal Extender / Reducer: None
Software: Sequence Generator Pro SGP (for capture) PHD 2 (guiding), Astro Pixel Processor & PixInsight,
Filters: Astrodon Ha (3nm), Astrodon OIII (3nm), Astrodon SII (3nm)
Accessories: Robofocus Focuser controlled by Seletek Armadillo, ATIK EFW3
Dates: 25th Mar – 9th APR 2023
Frames:
Astrodon Ha 42 x 10′
Astrodon OIII 36 x 10′
Astrodon SII 36 x 10′
Total integration = 19 Hours