Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Cygnus (Cyg)  ·  Contains:  56 Cyg  ·  57 Cyg  ·  IC 5070  ·  Pelican Nebula  ·  The star 56Cyg  ·  The star 57Cyg
Pelican Nebula(HOO), Jonathan Eggleston
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Pelican Nebula(HOO)

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Pelican Nebula(HOO)

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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.

It is an active star forming region with a particularly active mix of star formation and evolving gas clouds. The position and balance of the stars and gas will gradually change to leave the nebula looking completely different millions of years from now.

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Pelican Nebula(HOO), Jonathan Eggleston