Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Cepheus (Cep)  ·  Contains:  Erakis (μ Cep)  ·  IC 1396  ·  The star The Garnet Star
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IC1396 Elephant's Trunk Nebula - 6 panel Mosaic, Scclark9
IC1396 Elephant's Trunk Nebula - 6 panel Mosaic
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IC1396 Elephant's Trunk Nebula - 6 panel Mosaic

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IC1396 Elephant's Trunk Nebula - 6 panel Mosaic, Scclark9
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IC1396 Elephant's Trunk Nebula - 6 panel Mosaic

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IC 1396 is approximately 2,400 light years away located in the Cepheus constellation. Includes the prominent IC 1696A Elephant's Trunk. 

Acquisition is a 6 panel Mosaic (2x3) captured over 9 nights.

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IC1396 Elephant's Trunk Nebula - 6 panel Mosaic, Scclark9