North America Nebula
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| Distance to Earth | 2,202 light years |
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| Magnitude | 4 |
| Radius | 50 light years |
| Apparent dimensions (V) | 120 × 100 arcmins |
| Constellation | Cygnus |
| Coordinates | RA 20h 59m 17s | Dec +44° 31′ 44″ |
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| ID | 2234457 |
About North America Nebula
The North America Nebula is an emission nebula in the constellation Cygnus, close to Deneb. 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".
North America Nebula Photos
