IC 5070, the official designation, is divided from the larger North America Nebula by a molecular cloud filled with dark dust. The Pelican, however, receives much study because it is a particularly active mix of star formation and evolving gas clouds. The featured picture was produced in three specific colors -- light emitted by sulfur, hydrogen, and oxygen -- that can help us to better understand these interactions.

Shot through 16"f3.7 16803CCD L-HaRGb for around 9hrs from B1 SKIES

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LBN438 is a galactic dark nebula in Lacerta. It is the molecular cloud shown in the middle of the image. Above, a nice spiral galaxy, PGC 69439 can be seen.The bright red nebula on the right side is SH2-126, a large emission nebula. LBN440, LBN435 are also in view. Image taken on September 24-26 2020 at the remote observatory at the E-Eye site in Spain.

The image is composed of 296*180 seconds with a ZWO ASI-2600MC using a Takahashi Epsilon 180 ED Astrograph, riding on a Paramount ME II.

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