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IC 5070, IC 5067 Pelican Nebula

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The Pelican Nebula (also known as IC 5070 and IC 5067 is a star-forming region about 30 lightyears wide located 1,800 lightyears from Earth.  The gaseous contortions of this emission nebula bear a resemblance to a pelican, giving rise to its name. The nebula is a attractive area for study because it is an active mix of star formation and evolving clouds of cosmic gas.  The two large stars in the  nebula are both double stars.

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