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IC 1396 and VdB142
IC 1396 and VdB142
Credit: Giuseppe Donatiello
(J2000) RA: 21h 39.1m Dec: +57° 30′
IC 1396 is larger ionized gas region located in Cepheus at about 2,400 light years. The entire IC 1396 region is ionized by the massive star HD 206267, except for dense globules that can protect themselves from the star's harsh ultraviolet rays.
In the center of the nebula is located, in fact, VdB142 (also IC 1396A); it is commonly called the Elephant's Trunk nebula.
IC 1396 and VdB142
IC 1396 and VdB142
Credit: Giuseppe Donatiello
(J2000) RA: 21h 39.1m Dec: +57° 30′
IC 1396 is larger ionized gas region located in Cepheus at about 2,400 light years. The entire IC 1396 region is ionized by the massive star HD 206267, except for dense globules that can protect themselves from the star's harsh ultraviolet rays.
In the center of the nebula is located, in fact, VdB142 (also IC 1396A); it is commonly called the Elephant's Trunk nebula.