The Pelican Nebula (IC 5070) is a large area of emission nebula in the constellation Cygnus, close to Deneb, and separated by a molecular cloud filled with dark dust from its brighter, larger neighbor, the North America Nebula.
The Pelican is much studied because it has a highly active mix of star formation and evolving gas clouds. The light from young energetic stars is slowly heating cold gas and causing an ionization front to gradually advance outward. Particularly dense filaments of cold gas are seen to still remain.
Millions of years from now this nebula might no longer be known as the Pelican, as the balance and placement of stars and gas will leave something that appears completely different.
I took the picture in my astronomical observatory near Warsaw (the capital city of Poland, EU). Artist: Adam Jesionkiewicz

A veteran of astrophotography who has been actively exploring this field for over 20 years. He specializes in photographing deep space objects and information design. He travels the world looking for the last virgin places not polluted by civilisation's light.
His earlier career was directly related to graphic design and art direction, therefore he also develops the Astrography Creative Studio - design department blending science, art and information design into spectacular products that promote science through inspiring beauty of the cosmos. He is the founder and head of Astrography - a central place for people who love space and its exploration.
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