Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Cygnus (Cyg)  ·  Contains:  56 Cyg  ·  IC 5070  ·  Pelican Nebula  ·  The star 56Cyg
Pelican Nebula Close-up, Wintyfresh
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Pelican Nebula Close-up

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Pelican Nebula Close-up

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This prominent ridge (IC 5067) spanning 10 light-years is part of the larger Pelican Nebula (IC 5070), following the curve of the Pelican's head and neck. The twin jets emanating from the dark spire to the right are evidence of the embedded protostar Herbig-Haro 555.

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Pelican Nebula Close-up, Wintyfresh