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North America Nebula - NGC7000, Khagol
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North America Nebula - NGC7000

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North America Nebula - NGC7000

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Description

The North America Nebula is an emission nebula in the constellation Cygnus, close to Deneb. The shape of the nebula resembles that of the continent of North America, complete with a prominent Gulf of Mexico.
Distance to Earth: 2,202 light years
Magnitude: 4
Radius: 50 light years
Coordinates: RA 20h 59m 17s | Dec +44° 31′ 44″
ConstellationCygnus

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North America Nebula - NGC7000, Khagol