Tag: Interstellar Gas and Dust
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Giant Diamond Ring in Cygnus: A Cosmic Jewel 4,500 Light-Years Away
What is the Diamond Ring in Cygnus? A recent space photo of the week spotlights a dazzling structure in the Cygnus X region: a vast, glowing ring that resembles a cosmic diamond. This “diamond ring” is a large ring-shaped assembly of gas and dust, about 20 light-years across, shining brightly against the dark canvas of…
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Capturing the Elephant Trunk Nebula: A Stunning View of IC 1396 in Cepheus
Iconic Eye of Space: The Elephant Trunk Nebula The latest image from seasoned astrophotographer Terry Hancock reveals a dramatic, high-resolution portrait of IC 1396 — better known as the Elephant Trunk Nebula — nestled in the northern constellation Cepheus. Situated about 2,400 light-years from Earth, this star-forming region continues to enthral astronomers and stargazers alike…