Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Cepheus (Cep)
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IC 1396A - The Chroma-Phant, Steve Solon and Terry Chatterton
IC 1396A - The Chroma-Phant
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IC 1396A - The Chroma-Phant

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IC 1396A - The Chroma-Phant

Revision title: A new box of crayons

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Some 2400 light-years away in Cepheus, there lurks a celestial pachyderm searching the interstellar medium for food. Only, this elephant is actually producing infant stars within its depths. Of the approximate 10 light-years total length of 1396 A, about 3-4 light years is shown here.

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Title: A new box of crayons

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IC 1396A - The Chroma-Phant, Steve Solon and Terry Chatterton