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Pelican Nebula
Description: The top half of the Pelican Nebula, in Cygnus. This shot was ultimately clouded out but still worth showing! Camera: SBIG ST-8XE at -15C Filter: Schuler 10nm hydrogen alpha Scope: Takahashi FSQ-106N Exposure: 3 x 30 minutes Location: Mt. Kobau B.C. Date: August 3, 2005