It is clear to everyone that astronomy at all events compels the soul to look upwards, and draws it from the things of this world to the other.

— Plato

Elephant Trunk

By marzulloj at Sun, 10/27/2013 - 10:35am

Elephant Trunk in Cepheus.

Two hours exposure in Halpha light.

Scope 5" refractor at f7

Camera: CCD cooled camera

Submitted by kuky
on Sun, 10/27/2013 - 11:28am

I prefer 180deg rotated ;) but where is the elephant in the room?

Frozen in Time