NGC 1396 - The Elephant's Trunk Nebula

This image shows the Elephant's Trunk Nebula, an area of interstellar dust and gas in the constellation Cepheus. Most recent belief is that this area is a site for star formation.

The Elephant's Trunk Nebula is about 2,400 light years from earth.
Last edited by Mark_H; 07/08/2024 7:07 PM.