Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Cygnus (Cyg)  ·  Contains:  IC 5070  ·  Pelican Nebula  ·  The star 56 Cyg  ·  The star 57 Cyg
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Pelican Nebula, IC 5070, Steve Robbins
Pelican Nebula, IC 5070
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Pelican Nebula, IC 5070

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Pelican Nebula, IC 5070, Steve Robbins
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Pelican Nebula, IC 5070

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This is a combination of images from 2021 and 2022 with over 27 hrs of data.  I improved my guiding for the 2022 acquisition but found several frames from 2021 that were as good.  It is displayed in the SHO pallet.

There is great detail in the strong Ha emissions.  The SII is prevalent as well and contributes to the gold and yellow tones while OIII is strong in a large area and is displayed primarily in the blue.  The combination results in a variety of colors that make it unique and striking. 

The nebula is located near the star Deneb, one of the stars of the Summer Triangle, and is evolving gradually outward driven by hot, young stars heating cold gas.

Acquisition dates include: May 23, 24, 25.  June 10, 11, 12. July 7, 30. August 8, 17.  September 1.

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Pelican Nebula, IC 5070, Steve Robbins