North America & Pelican Nebulae + Star Deneb in Cygnus

North America & Pelican Nebulae + Star Deneb in Cygnus

The North America Nebula (NGC 7000 or Caldwell 20) is an emission nebula in Cygnus, close to the blue supergiant star Deneb. Its shape resembles North America. The Pelican Nebula (IC 5070 and IC 5067) is an H II region (interstellar atomic hydrogen that is ionized) associated with the North America Nebula.

Technical details: Tair-3S lenses + Canon 250mm f/2.2

Total exposure time: 8h

Capture location: San Pasquale, Viggianello, Basilicate, Italy

Image Credit: Giuseppe Donatiello

Image Date: June 28, 2024

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