Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Cygnus (Cyg)  ·  Contains:  IC 5068  ·  IC 5070  ·  NGC 6989  ·  NGC 6997  ·  Pelican Nebula  ·  The star 56 Cyg  ·  The star 57 Cyg
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IC5070 Pelican Nebua, itastro
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IC5070 Pelican Nebua

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IC5070 Pelican Nebua

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The Pelican Nebula is an H II region associated with the North America Nebula in the constellation Cygnus. The gaseous contortions of this emission nebula bear a resemblance to a pelican, giving rise to its name.

Magnitude: 8
Distance to Earth: 1,800 light years
Coordinates: RA 20h 50m 48s | Dec +44° 21′ 0″
Apparent magnitude (V): 8
ConstellationCygnus
Distance: 1,800 ly

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IC5070 Pelican Nebua, itastro