Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 19, 2017

The Elephant's Trunk Nebula in Cepheus

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 19, 2017 is “The Elephant's Trunk Nebula in Cepheus,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Stephen Leshin). The original explanation runs about 146 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 . Also known as vdB 142, the cosmic elephant’s trunk is over 20 light-years long.”

— APOD editors, January 19, 2017

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 19, 2017
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Stephen Leshin
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 146 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 19, 2017 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2017-january-19-the-elephants-trunk-nebula-in-cepheus

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