IC 1871 is part of the much larger Soul Nebula (IC 1848), containing both emission and dark nebulae. It lays approximately 6,500 light years away in Cassiopeia.
This is a hybrid image incorporating a luminance layer composed of an Ha+Rchannel image and RGB layer.
Scope: TS-Optics 10in. f/5 Newtonian
Mount: iOptron CEM60
Guiding: QHY5L II-M on 60mm guide scope
Cameras: for Ha: ST-8300 with Astronomik 12nm Ha filter; for color: modified Canon 650D, ISO 3200
Exposures: Ha:30 @ 7.5 min.; RGB: 30 @ 5 min.