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. Constellation:
2. Cygnus

1. Caldwell #:
2. C20

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