NamesPelican Nebula, IC 5070
TypeH II region
ConstellationCygnus
Distance≈ 2,000 ly
Magnitude8
Size60′ × 50′
RA20h 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

Pelican Nebula

Photo Details

TelescopeSeestar S50 (250 mm f/5)
Dates2026-08-27, 2026-08-28
Integration time1h 45m

Footnotes

  1. Wikipedia - Pelican Nebula