IC 5067/70
The Pelican Nebula


Combination of 15 5-minute images with H-alpha, SII and OIII filters.
SBIG STL-1001E CCD. 5" f/5 refractor at prime focus.

Just to the west of the North America nebula, is IC 5067/70, more commonly known as the Pelican Nebula. This is quite a bit fainter than the North America nebula, yet can still be observed visually with an 8" telescope under dark skies.


Combination of the above image and 10, 180 second images unfiltered.
SBIG STL-1001E CCD. 5" f/5 refractor at prime focus.