Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Cepheus (Cep)  ·  Contains:  IC 1396
Elephant's Trunk Nebula, Wintyfresh
Elephant's Trunk Nebula
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Elephant's Trunk Nebula

Elephant's Trunk Nebula, Wintyfresh
Elephant's Trunk Nebula
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Elephant's Trunk Nebula

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3,000 light years away in the constellation of Cephus lies the Elephant's Trunk Nebula. Over 20 light years in length, the dark, tendril-shaped clouds contain the raw material for new stars and hide protostars within.

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Elephant's Trunk Nebula, Wintyfresh