APOD 3: IC 5067 in the Pelican Nebula

APOD: 22 August 2013
IC 5067 in the Pelican Nebula

Part of a larger emission nebula with a distinctive shape, the ridge spans about 10 light years, following the curve of the pelican's head and neck. The pervasive glow of narrow emission lines from atoms in the nebula translates to a magnificent false color palette.

The nebula looks more like a painting than a photograph.
The glowing emissions from the curvatures in the nebula explain the vast expanses of the universe visually. The conglomeration of the stars shows the unity of the galaxies, but also the uniqueness of each nebula, constellation, etc.