Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Cepheus (Cep)  ·  Contains:  B161  ·  B163  ·  IC 1396  ·  Sh2-131  ·  VdB142
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IC 1396- Elephant Trunk Nebula, Terrance
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IC 1396- Elephant Trunk Nebula

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IC 1396- Elephant Trunk Nebula, Terrance
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IC 1396- Elephant Trunk Nebula

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IC 1396, an emission nebula in the constellation Cepheus, is approximately 3,000 light years from Earth. Within this body lies a nebula in the shape of an elephant’s trunk, respectfully known as the “Elephant Trunk” nebula.

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