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IC5068 - The Forsaken Nebula in Cygnus, Fran D.
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IC5068 - The Forsaken Nebula in Cygnus

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IC5068 - The Forsaken Nebula in Cygnus

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Forsaken by most astrophotographers because of its close proximity to the nearby North American and Pelican nebulae, IC5068 is a somewhat less famous emission nebula in the constellation Cygnus. The area has a great deal of ionized Ha gas, as well as ample amounts of Oiii and Sii gas that presents itself well in the standard Hubble palette.  The area is dominated by dusty streaks that overlap the ionized gases, giving IC5068 a different feel from its more famous cousins.  The nebula is located approximaely 1600 LY from Earth.

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