NGC 7000 – North America Nebula
NGC 7000 – North America Nebula in Cygnus
Capture details
- Date: 2025-11-18
- Integration: 116 × 45s
- Gear: Askar 80ED + 0.85× • Canon 550D (Hα)
- Location: Goldach
- Notes: Bright H-alpha regions and deep dust lanes characteristic of Cygnus.
Processing
Special processing on the red channel to highlight the structure of the nebula.
What is NGC7000 (North America Nebula)?
NGC 7000, also known as the North America Nebula, is a large emission nebula in the constellation Cygnus. Its shape resembles the outline of the North American continent, with bright hydrogen clouds and rich dark dust lanes cutting through the field.
- Type: Nebula
- Distance: ~2,000 ly
- Why it’s popular: Bright, forgiving target; shows structure even with short integrations
Versions & frames
Two processing styles are shown below: a natural version with preserved Hα colour balance, and a starburst-enhanced frame where the brighter stellar cores and surrounding nebulosity stand out more clearly.