Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Elephant's Trunk and Caravan

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 8, 2023 is “Elephant's Trunk and Caravan,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Steve Cannistra ( StarryWonders )). The original explanation runs about 157 words.

Elephant's Trunk and Caravan
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Steve Cannistra ( StarryWonders ) 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 region and young star cluster complex IC 1396 , in the high and far off constellation of Cepheus . Seen on the left the cosmic elephant’s trunk, also known as vdB 142, is over 20 light-years long.”

— APOD editors, June 8, 2023

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
June 8, 2023
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Steve Cannistra ( StarryWonders )
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 157 words

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Source

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