• A large concentration of interstellar dust and ionized gas that spans over 2 degrees in the constellation Cepheus.
• The "Elephant's Trunk" is thought to be a site of star formation.
• Equipment: Takahashi E160, FL=540 mm. ZWO 2600MM with LRGBSHO filters, total 280 min exposure. Blended using Hubble pallette.
• Software: APP, LR, PS, SXT, NXT.
• September 2026, Carmel Valley, CA.