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

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.

      1. Name:
      2. North America Nebula
      1. Type:
      2. emission nebula
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 4
      1. Size:
      2. 120' x 100'
      1. Caldwell #:
      2. C20

    * One can see up to magnitude 7-8 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.