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The Carina Nebula is located 7,500 light-years away from Earth.

More formally known as cold molecular pillars, an elephant trunk is a term used to describe formations of interstellar matter in space. Interstellar matter is mostly made of gas and dust.

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The Carina Nebula is located 7,500 light-years away from Earth.

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