APOD: 2026 August 20 Б The Elephant s Trunk in Cepheus
20.08.2026 | Астрономическая картинка дня

Like an illustration in a galactic Just So Story, the Elephant's Trunk Nebula winds through the emission region and young star cluster complex IC 1396, in the high and far off constellation of Cepheus. Also known as vdB 142, this cosmic elephant's trunk is over 20 light-years long.