The Elephant Trunk Nebula is a region of star formation located in the constellation Cepheus. It is part of a larger structure known as the IC 1396 complex, which contains a mix of gas and dust. The nebula gets its name from its elongated shape, resembling an elephant's trunk, and is approximately 2,400 light-years away from Earth. Within the Elephant Trunk Nebula, new stars are being born from the surrounding gas and dust. The intense radiation from these young stars causes the surrounding material to glow, creating beautiful and colorful images captured by telescopes. This area is a fascinating site for astronomers studying the processes of star formation.