Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Cygnus (Cyg)  ·  Contains:  IC 5068  ·  IC 5070  ·  NGC 6997  ·  NGC 7000  ·  North America nebula  ·  Pelican nebula  ·  The star 56Cyg  ·  The star 57Cyg  ·  The star 60Cyg  ·  The star νCyg  ·  The star ξCyg
North American Nebula NGC7000, Darren Pursel
North American Nebula NGC7000
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North American Nebula NGC7000

North American Nebula NGC7000, Darren Pursel
North American Nebula NGC7000
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North American Nebula NGC7000

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The North America Nebula (NGC 7000 or Caldwell 20) is an emission nebula in the constellation Cygnus, close to Deneb (the tail of the swan and its brightest star). The remarkable shape of the nebula resembles that of the continent of North America, complete with a prominent Gulf of Mexico. It is sometimes incorrectly called the "North American Nebula".

The Pelican Nebula is nearby close to the star Deneb and gets its name for its close likeness to a Pelican.

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  • North American Nebula NGC7000, Darren Pursel
    Original
  • North American Nebula NGC7000, Darren Pursel
    B
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    North American Nebula NGC7000, Darren Pursel
    C

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North American Nebula NGC7000, Darren Pursel