A stunning astrophotography image reveals the Butterfly Nebula (IC 1318) in the constellation Cygnus. The bright star Sadr (Gamma Cygni) dominates the upper left, illuminating the surrounding red-hued nebula and embedded open star cluster NGC 6910. Dark dust lanes contrast beautifully against the glowing hydrogen gas clouds, creating a breathtaking cosmic landscape 1500 light-years away.

Astronomy Picture from 28/07/2004

A Cygnus Starfield

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Stunning image of the Pelican Nebula (IC 5070), a vibrant emission nebula in the Cygnus constellation. The image showcases the nebula's striking resemblance to a pelican, with dark dust clouds outlining its features against a backdrop of glowing ionized gas and countless stars. This cosmic landscape is part of a larger star-forming region, also containing the North America Nebula.

Astronomy Picture from 29/08/2002

The Pelican in the Swan

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Stunning image of the Cocoon Nebula (IC 5146) in Cygnus, resembling a comet with its bright head and long dusty tail. This star-forming region, approximately 2,500 light-years away, features a young star illuminating the nebula's glow and dark filaments concealing forming stars. The image showcases the vibrant colors and textures of the nebula, set against a backdrop of countless stars. Credit: Andy Ermolli

Astronomy Picture from 26/10/2022

Cocoon Nebula Wide Field

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Hubble Space Telescope image of NGC 7027, a small, bright, unusually shaped planetary nebula in the constellation Cygnus. The image shows intricate shells of gas and dust in blue and red, ejected from the nebula's core, possibly a binary star system. The nebula's unique four-cornered structure is a result of recent directional gas and dust ejections.

Astronomy Picture from 30/06/2020

Bright Planetary Nebula NGC 7027 from Hubble

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