IC 5070 / IC 5067 (Cygnus)
The H II region and emission nebula IC 5070 / IC 5067 (Pelican Nebula) in the constellation Cygnus
Fig. 1 - Bearing a resemblance to a pelican: The H II region and emission nebula IC 5070 / IC 5067 in Cygnus, photographed with an 8-inch f/4 Newtonian reflector on a ZWO AM5 mount.
| Object name: | Constellation: | Coordinates (2000): | Apparent size: | Visual brightness: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IC 5070 / IC 5067 | Cygnus | 20h51m / +44°21' | 60' x 50' | 8.0 mag |
IC 5070 and IC 5067, collectively known as the Pelican Nebula, form an H II region and emission nebula in the constellation Cygnus. The gaseous contortions of this emission nebula bear a resemblance to a pelican, giving rise to its name. The Pelican Nebula is located close to the bright star Deneb and is separated from its more prominent neighbour, the North America Nebula (NGC 7000), by a foreground molecular cloud filled with dark dust.
IC 5070 / IC 5067 is mix of star formation and evolving gas clouds. The intense radiation from young, energetic stars is gradually heating the surrounding cold gas, driving an ionization front that steadily pushes outward. The Pelican Nebula is located approximately 1,800 light-years from Earth (source: Wikipedia).
Technical Details:
Exposure time: 5h 48min (116x3min)
Gain: 100
Temperature: -10°C
Date: June 21/22 and June 28/29, 2025
Processing: Astro Pixel Processor (APP) and Photoshop
Calibration: Darks, flats, and bias
Equipment:
Cooled ASI 2600MC Pro camera, TeleVue Paracorr Type II coma corrector, 8" f/4 "ONTC" Newtonian telescope, ZWO AM5 Strain Wave Mount, ZWO OAG-L off-axis system, ASI 174MM Mini guide camera, ASIAIR Plus
Fig. 2 - Search chart for IC 5070 / IC 5067. Copyright 2025 'The Mag-7 Star Atlas Project', www.siaris.net.