Although it is part of a much larger area of nebulosity, the name "Elephant's Trunk Nebula" (IC1396) comes from this small section that vaguely resembles its namesake. The large region of gas is ionized by ultraviolet rays from the bright start just to the right of the trunk.
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| Image Source: | digital |
| Date Taken: | 05.2016 |
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| Filed Under: | Astronomy |
| Date Uploaded: | Oct. 19, 2017, 12:01 a.m. |
| Camera Make: | QSI 683ws S/N 00601254 HW 09.00.00 FW 06.03.01 PI 7.4.1824.0 |
