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IC 5070 Pelican Nebula (SHO)(2023), Mark Ellis
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IC 5070 Pelican Nebula (SHO)(2023)

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IC 5070 Pelican Nebula (SHO)(2023), Mark Ellis
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IC 5070 Pelican Nebula (SHO)(2023)

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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.

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IC 5070 Pelican Nebula (SHO)(2023), Mark Ellis