Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Cygnus (Cyg)  ·  Contains:  IC 5068  ·  IC 5070  ·  Pelican nebula  ·  The star 56Cyg  ·  The star 57Cyg
IC 5070, Keming
IC 5070
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IC 5070

IC 5070, Keming
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IC 5070

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The Pelican Nebula is a star formation region in the constellation Cygnus. The gaseous contortions of this emission nebula bear a resemblance to a pelican, giving rise to its name. The light from new born energetic stars is slowly ionizing cold gas, giving rise to its red color.

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IC 5070, Keming