North America Nebula - emission nebula
North America Nebula, is a emission nebula located in the constellation Cygnus .
North America Nebula is magnitude 4 and is 120' x 100' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.
- Name:
- North America Nebula
- Type:
- emission nebula
- Magnitude:
- 4
- Size:
- 120' x 100'
- Constellation:
- Cygnus
- Caldwell #:
- C20
* One can see up to magnitude 7-8 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.