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🌌 IC5070 – The Pelican Nebula in Narrowband 🌌 Captured over 17 hours using QHY286m, EQ8-R mount, and the Askar APO185 refractor, this reel showcases the stunning transitions between SII, H-alpha, and OIII filters—culminating in the full composite image.

IC5070, also known as the Pelican Nebula, lies about 1,800 light-years away in the constellation Cygnus. Its shape resembles a pelican in profile, but what makes it truly fascinating is the intense star formation happening behind its dark dust clouds. The nebula is part of a larger star-forming region near the North America Nebula and is rich in ionized gases—perfect for narrowband imaging.

🔴 SII reveals sulfur-rich regions ❤️ H-alpha highlights hydrogen emissions 🔵 OIII brings out oxygen structures

This palette not only brings out the hidden beauty of IC5070 but also tells a story of cosmic chemistry and stellar birth.

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