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IC 1396

Emission Nebula

Large emission nebula and HII region in Cepheus, home to multiple dark globules including the Elephant's Trunk (IC 1396A).

Facts

Catalog numbers
Ic: IC 1396
Constellation
Cepheus
Coordinates
RA: 21h 39m 00s
Dec: +57deg 30m 00s RA: 324.7500deg · Dec: 57.5000deg
Angular size
170 x 140
arcmin

Images

Image of IC 1396 - Elephant Trunk.
IC 1396 - Elephant Trunk Aug 18, 2025
IC 1396 - Elephant Trunk Aug 18, 2025