The Pelican Nebula is an H II region (emission nebula) in the constellation Cygnus. Cataloged as IC 5070, this nebula lies right next to the North America Nebula. The Pelican Nebula contains an active mix of star formation and evolving gas clouds.  An ionization front is gradually transforming the gas of the Pelican Nebula thanks … Continue reading IC 5070 – The Pelican Nebula