North America and Pelican Nebulae
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North America and Pelican Nebulae
The North America Nebula; also designated as NGC 7000, Caldwell 20, and Sharpless 117; is found in the constellation of Cygnus (the Swan).
This emission nebula in Cygnus lies at an estimated distance of 2590 light years from Earth and covers an area more than 10 times that of the full moon spanning a physical distance of about 90 light years from top to bottom.
The Pelican Nebula lies at a distance of approximately 1800 light years and is also designated IC 5070and IC 5057.
This emission nebula in Cygnus lies at an estimated distance of 2590 light years from Earth and covers an area more than 10 times that of the full moon spanning a physical distance of about 90 light years from top to bottom.
The Pelican Nebula lies at a distance of approximately 1800 light years and is also designated IC 5070and IC 5057.
SPECIFICATIONS
Telescope
Takahashi FSQ-106ED F3.6
Camera
CMOS QHY 600M Pro
Location
IC Astronomy, Oria, Almeria, Spain
Date of observation
May 2 to Nov 6th 2023
Filters
SHO
Processing
Pixinsight, BlurXterminator, NoiseXterminator, StarXterminator, GraXpert
Credits
Ray Blais, Telescope Live
