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North America Nebula NGC 7000, Kanwar Brar
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North America Nebula NGC 7000

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North America Nebula NGC 7000

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The North America Nebula is an emission nebula found in the Cygnus constellation, glowing due to the ionisation of interstellar gas caused by radiation being emitted by hot, young stars. NGC 7000 is located 1,700 light years away and measures 100 light years across. It is known as the North America Nebula due to its similarity in shape to the geographical outline of its namesake continent.

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North America Nebula NGC 7000, Kanwar Brar