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VdB 142 SHO, Valerio Avitabile
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vdB 142 is a small dark nebula, visible in the constellation of Cepheus.
It is located towards the central area of the great nebula complex known as IC 1396, a few arc minutes west of the open cluster associated with the nebula; despite its small size, it stands out quite easily, due to its deep darkness and its shape, which gave it the nickname of Elephant's Proboscis. Being in very northern declinations, it is circumpolar from most of the northern hemisphere; all around it appears surrounded by a relatively rich starfield, and the presence of the diffuse nebulosity of IC 1396 further highlights its nature as a dark nebula. The dark trail is interrupted by two eighth magnitude stars.

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VdB 142 SHO, Valerio Avitabile