SWAYING THROUGH CEPHEUS David Mittelman The Elephant's Trunk (vdB 142) winds for some 20 light-years through the star-forming complex IC 1396. Its rim glows due to light from the very bright, massive star HD 206267 (not seen). Details: PlaneWave CDK20 astrograph and FLI MicroLine ML16803 CCD camera with Astrodon filters. Total exposure: 27½ hours. Sk yandTelescope.com May 2016 75