A stunning close-up of the Elephant's Trunk Nebula (IC 1396), a vast emission nebula and star cluster in the Cepheus constellation. The image showcases the nebula's dramatic, dark tendrils of dust and gas, where new stars are born, set against a backdrop of vibrant red and sparkling stars. This cosmic feature is over 20 light-years long and lies nearly 3,000 light-years from Earth.

Astronomy Picture from 19/01/2017

The Elephant's Trunk Nebula in Cepheus

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A stunning false-color image of the Elephant's Trunk Nebula (IC 1396), a vast emission nebula in the constellation Cepheus. The image showcases the nebula's intricate structure, with glowing gas and dark dust clouds where stars are born. The vibrant colors represent different elements: hydrogen (green), sulfur (red), and oxygen (blue). This cosmic feature is over 20 light-years long and located nearly 3,000 light-years from Earth.

Astronomy Picture from 26/12/2008

The Elephant's Trunk in IC 1396

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap081226.html


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