NGC 7000 North American and Pelican Nebula

The North America Nebula (NGC 7000 or Caldwell 20) is an emission nebula in the constellation Cygnus, close to Deneb (the tail of the swan and its brightest star). The shape of the nebula resembles that of the continent of North America, complete with a prominent Gulf of Mexico.

Imaged in Gilbert, AZ with Stellarvue 80mm Access Refractor, ZWO ASI071 MC Pro Camera, OPT Triad Quad filter, 5hrs 30min, Skywatcher EQ6-R Pro mount, Meade 50mm Guide Scope and Sbig St-I Guider. Processed with Pixinsight and Photoshop Dec.2020