| Names | Pelican Nebula, IC 5070 |
|---|---|
| Type | H II region |
| Constellation | Cygnus |
| Distance | ≈ 2,000 ly |
| Magnitude | 8 |
| Size | 60′ × 50′ |
| RA | 20h 51m 00.0s |
| Dec | +44° 22′ 00″ |
The Pelican Nebula is an H II region associated with the North America Nebula in the constellation of Cygnus. The gaseous contortions of this emission nebula bear a resemblance to a pelican, giving rise to its name.1
Photo Details
| Telescope | Seestar S50 (250 mm f/5) |
| Dates | 2026-08-27, 2026-08-28 |
| Integration time | 1h 45m |