IC5070 Pelican Nebula in Narrowband SHO Palette
Wednesday, April 29th, 2026 at 1:49:25 PM · 2026/Astrophotography
This is a detailed narrowband astrophotograph of IC5070, known as the Pelican Nebula, located in the constellation Cygnus. The image was captured using a combination of narrowband filters (SII, Ha, OIII) rendered in the popular SHO false-color palette, along with luminance and RGB data for star color. The resulting image showcases dramatic clouds of ionized gas in vibrant orange, teal, and dark silhouettes, revealing the complex structure of this active star-forming region. Dark dust lanes create striking contrast against the glowing hydrogen and oxygen emissions. Total integration time of 2.7 hours with a ZWO ASI533MM Pro camera and TMB-92 APO telescope reveals fine detail in the nebula's pillars and filaments.
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