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.

Distance to Earth: 1,800 light years

Magnitude: 8

Coordinates: RA 20h 50m 48s | Dec +44° 21′ 0″

Constellation: Cygnus

Apparent dimensions (V): 60' x 50'

Did you know: The Pelican Nebula (IC 5067 and IC 5070) is about 2,000 light-years away and can be found with a small telescope to the northeast of the bright star Deneb.