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Pelican Nebula

The Pelican Nebula is an H II region associated with the North America Nebula in the constellation Cygnus. The gaseous contortions of this emission nebula bear a resemblance to a pelican, giving rise to its name. Wikipedia
Coordinates: RA 20h 50m 48s | Dec +44° 21′ 0″
Magnitude: 8
Distance to Earth: 1,800 light years
Apparent magnitude (V): 8
Number: IC 5070
Constellation: Cygnus
Distance: 1,800 ly