Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 19, 2003

An Unusual Globule in IC 1396

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 19, 2003 is “An Unusual Globule in IC 1396,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Jean-Charles Cuillandre (CFHT), Hawaiian Starlight ,). The original explanation runs about 130 words.

From the explanation

“Is there a monster in IC 1396 ? Known to some as the Elephant’s Trunk Nebula , parts of gas and dust clouds of this star formation region may appear to take on foreboding forms, some nearly human .”

— APOD editors, October 19, 2003

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At a glance

Date: October 19, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Jean-Charles Cuillandre (CFHT), Hawaiian Starlight ,
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 130 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 19, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-october-19-an-unusual-globule-in-ic-1396

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