Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Cygnus (Cyg)  ·  Contains:  IC 5070  ·  NGC 6997  ·  Pelican Nebula  ·  The star 56 Cyg  ·  The star 57 Cyg
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Pelican Nebula - IC5070, Mil
Pelican Nebula - IC5070
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Pelican Nebula - IC5070

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Pelican Nebula - IC5070

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The Pelican Nebula is an emission nebula located near the bright star Deneb in the constellation Cygnus, the Swan. Named for its resemblance to a pelican, the nebula is associated with the neighbouring North America Nebula (NGC 7000) and is one of several notable nebulae found in the area of the Northern Cross.

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Pelican Nebula - IC5070, Mil

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