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IC 1396: The Elephant’s Trunk Nebula

An ionized...







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IC 1396: The Elephant’s Trunk Nebula



An ionized gas region located in the constellation Cepheus about 2,400 light years away from Earth; it is commonly called the Elephant’s Trunk nebula because of its appearance at visible light wavelengths, where there is a dark patch with a bright, sinuous rim. [image via]


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