A vast emission nebula in the constellation Cygnus. Hydrogen gas illuminated by young stars creates the characteristic red glow...

North America Nebula (NGC7000)

A vast emission nebula in the constellation Cygnus. Hydrogen gas illuminated by young stars creates the characteristic red glow and the continent-like shape that gives the nebula its name. Photo © copyright by Gedaliah Wolosh.

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