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IC 1396, Mu Cephei & Elephant's Trunk Nebula, Thomas Fuchs
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IC 1396, Mu Cephei & Elephant's Trunk Nebula

IC 1396, Mu Cephei & Elephant's Trunk Nebula, Thomas Fuchs
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IC 1396, Mu Cephei & Elephant's Trunk Nebula

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A large portion of the sky, about 5 or 6 full moons across, with a circular nebula in blue and orange and various whispy dark nebulas. On the right, the "Elephant's Trunk" is seen, and center top shines the star μ (Mu) Cephei, which is also called the Garnet Star.

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IC 1396, Mu Cephei & Elephant's Trunk Nebula, Thomas Fuchs