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Pelican Nebula
Pelican Nebula
Credit: NASA, ESA, Hubble, et al

Pelican Nebula

Pelican Nebula is a H II region type nebula located in the constellation Cygnus .

Stats and Info:

      1. Name:
      2. Pelican Nebula
      1. Parent structure
      2. Westerhout 40
      1. Nebula type:
      2. H II region
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 8
      1. Size:
      2. 60' x 50'
      1. Distance (ly):
      2. 1,800
      1. NGC/IC #:
      2. IC 5070/5067
      1. Note:
      2. next to North America Nebula

    * One can see up to magnitude 7 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.