Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
The Elephant's Trunk in IC 1396
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 13, 2015 is “The Elephant's Trunk in IC 1396,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: J.C. Canonne, P. Bernhard, D. Chaplain & L. Bourgon). The original explanation runs about 129 words.
From the explanation
“Like an illustration in a galactic Just So Story , the Elephant’s Trunk Nebula winds through the emission nebula and young star cluster complex IC 1396 , in the high and far off constellation of Cepheus . Of course, the cosmic elephant’s trunk is over 20 light-years long.”
— APOD editors, October 13, 2015
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- October 13, 2015
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: J.C. Canonne, P. Bernhard, D. Chaplain & L. Bourgon
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 129 words