The Elephant's Trunk Nebula, also known as IC 1396A, is a dark nebula located in the vast region of IC 1396, which in turn is a large, diffuse emission nebula in the constellation Cepheus. IC 1396A is located about 2,400 light-years from Earth and is one of the most photogenic astronomical objects due to its distinctive shape, resembling an elephant's trunk. The Elephant's Trunk Nebula is also a graveyard for ancient stellar giants, whose remains remain hidden in the darkest corners of the nebula, feeding its delicate but incredibly dynamic ecosystem.

ATTENTION: The photo looks beautiful on the computer wallpaper, but the resolution of the photo is not suitable for printing the photo