Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Cygnus (Cyg)  ·  Contains:  IC 5070  ·  Pelican Nebula  ·  The star 57Cyg
Pelican Nebula, ewa
Pelican Nebula
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Pelican Nebula

Pelican Nebula, ewa
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Pelican Nebula

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IC 5070 – The Pelican Nebula

The Pelican Nebula is an H II region (emission nebula) in the constellation Cygnus. Cataloged as IC 5070, this nebula lies right next to the North America Nebula. The Pelican Nebula contains an active mix of star formation and evolving gas clouds.

An ionization front is gradually transforming the gas of the Pelican Nebula thanks to light emitted by young energetic stars. Over millions of years, this nebula will no longer resemble a Pelican in shape, as the gas and placement of stars will have changed. Distance: 1,800 light-years

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Pelican Nebula, ewa