Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

The Elephant's Trunk Nebula in Cepheus

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 16, 2019 is “The Elephant's Trunk Nebula in Cepheus,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Chuck Ayoub). The original explanation runs about 147 words.

The Elephant's Trunk Nebula in Cepheus
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Chuck Ayoub Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

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, August 16, 2019

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
August 16, 2019
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Chuck Ayoub
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 147 words

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