The Pelican Nebula soars nearly 2,000 light-years away in the high flying constellation Cygnus, the Swan . The nebula itself is catalogued as IC 5070, while IC 5067 is a prominent part of it, found along the curve of the celestial pelican's head and neck. It is a ridge of emission spanning about 10 light years.

The Pelican Nebula contains an active mix of star formation and evolving gas clouds.