Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Cepheus (Cep)  ·  Contains:  LBN 451  ·  LBN 452  ·  LDN 1092  ·  LDN 1093  ·  LDN 1096  ·  LDN 1098  ·  LDN 1099  ·  LDN 1102  ·  LDN 1105  ·  VdB142
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The TRUNK - IC1396, Edward Overstreet
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The Elephant Trunk nebula is a concentration of interstellar gas and dust within IC 1396. It is a dark, dense globule (vdB 142) with a bright, sinuous rim (IC 1396A). The bright rim is the surface of the dark cloud being ionized the luminous blue star HD 206267, which lies near its center. The entire IC 1396 region is ionized by this massive star, except for dense globules that can protect themselves from the star's harsh ultraviolet rays.   Credit Sky Safari Pro!

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The TRUNK - IC1396, Edward Overstreet