The North America Nebula is a large emission nebula that can be found in the constellation of the swan: Cygnus. Just like most other famous nebulae in the night sky, NGC 7000 got its name from its shape, which reminds us of of the continent of North America. Central America is also part of it, it actually makes the most popular section of this object: The Cygnus Wall.

Object Designation: NGC 7000, Sh2-117, Caldwell 20

Also known as: The North America Nebula

Constellation: Cygnus

Object Type: Emission Nebula

Distance: 2,600 light-years away

Magnitude: 4

Discovered in: 1786 by William Herschel