The North American Nebula (NGC 7000)

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Photographer:

Prabhu

Location of Photo:

Sharjah, UAE

Date/Time of photo:

23rd June, 14th, 18th & 20th July 2020

Equipment:

Esprit 80mm APO - AZ EQ6 - ZWO1600mmPro - SHO filters

Description:

The North American Nebula (NGC 7000) is a cloud of interstellar gas ionized from within by young, hot stars. Interstellar dust particles in part of this cloud absorb the light emitted by recombining atoms. The shape of the nebula roughly resembles that of North America, The portion of the nebula resembling Mexico and Central America is known as the Cygnus Wall. This region exhibits the most concentrated star formation. The North American Nebula is approximately 2,200 light-years away. It has a diameter of about 100 light-years and a total mass equal to about 4,000 solar masses.

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