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North America Nebula
North America Nebula
Credit: NASA, ESA, Hubble, et al

North America Nebula

North America Nebula is a H II region type nebula located in the constellation Cygnus .

Stats and Info:

      1. Name:
      2. North America Nebula
      1. Nebula type:
      2. H II region
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 4
      1. Size:
      2. 120' x 100'
      1. Distance (ly):
      2. 2,600
      1. NGC/IC #:
      2. NGC 7000
      1. Caldwell #:
      2. C20
      1. Other Designation:
      2. Sh 2-117

    * One can see up to magnitude 7 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.