NamesNorth America Nebula, NGC 7000, Caldwell 20, Sh2-117
TypeEmission nebula
ConstellationCygnus
Distance≈ 2,000 ly
Magnitude4
Size120′ × 100′
RA20h 58m 47.0s
Dec+44° 19′ 48″

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) in the night sky. It is named because its shape resembles North America.1

North America Nebula

Photo Details

TelescopeSeestar S30 Pro (160 mm f/5.3)
Dates2026-08-27, 2026-08-28
Integration time1h 45m

Footnotes

  1. Wikipedia - North America Nebula ↩