Emission Nebula

A detailed view of IC 5070, the Pelican Nebula, in the constellation Cygnus. Overview Name: Pelican Nebula Catalog: IC 5070 Constellation: Cygnus Distance from Earth: ~1,800 light-years Apparent Size: ~60 arcminutes Type: Emission nebula / H II region What We See This image captures IC 5070, commonly known as the Pelican Nebula, a large emission region shaped by radiation from nearby young stars. Its outline resembles the profile of a pelican, with bright hydrogen clouds, dark dust lanes, and sculpted ridges spread across the field. ...

A close-up of the central region of IC 1805, also known as the Heart Nebula. 💗 Overview Name: Heart Nebula Catalog: IC 1805 (Sharpless 2-190) Constellation: Cassiopeia Distance from Earth: ~7,500 light-years Apparent Size: ~60 arcminutes (1° across) Type: Emission Nebula (H II region) ✨ What We See This image captures the central part of the Heart Nebula, rich in glowing hydrogen gas and embedded star clusters. The structure is carved by stellar winds and radiation from: ...

A 2x2 mosaic of IC 1396 featuring the Elephant’s Trunk Nebula and surrounding dark nebulae. 🌌 Overview Name: IC 1396 Includes: The Elephant’s Trunk Nebula (vdB 142) Constellation: Cepheus Distance: ~2,400 light-years Apparent Size: ~3° wide Type: Emission nebula with dark Bok globules and embedded star-forming regions 🧩 About This Mosaic This is a 2x2 panel mosaic capturing the full breadth of IC 1396, an immense star-forming region located in the northern constellation Cepheus. The field showcases: ...