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The Dust Monster in IC 1396

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 2, 2017 is “The Dust Monster in IC 1396,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Anis Abdul). The original explanation runs about 134 words.

The Dust Monster in IC 1396
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Anis Abdul Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

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, August 2, 2017

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
August 2, 2017
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Anis Abdul
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 134 words

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