IC 1396: The Elephant’s Trunk Nebula
An ionized gas region located in the constellation Cepheus about 2,400 light years away from Earth; it is commonly called the Elephant’s Trunk nebula because of its appearance at visible light wavelengths, where there is a dark patch with a bright, sinuous rim. [image via]
(vía we-are-star-stuff)
Look at the center of this image for 30sec, then watch Van Gogh’s *Starry Night* come to life
Amazing landscapes meticulously carved out of books.
