The North America Nebula, scientifically cataloged as NGC 7000, is a massive emission nebula located approximately 2,590 light-years away in the constellation Cygnus. Its most prominent feature is the Cygnus Wall, a towering ridge of gas and dust that acts as a dense stellar nursery where massive new stars are actively being forged. The nebula’s remarkable resemblance to the North American continent and its vast scale make it a premier deep-sky target for photographers capturing the rich star fields of the Northern Cross.
This photo is a stacked combination of exposures taken with a wide-field setup, highlighting the intricate “Gulf of Mexico” and “Florida” regions of the nebula.
