Caldwell 20 - The North America Nebula - 23rd September

Caldwell 20 - The North America Nebula - 23rd September

September, 2025

Caldwell 20, the North America Nebula, is an emission nebula in the constellation of Cygnus, so named as the shape of the nebula is similar to that of North America. It is a known star-forming region approximately 2.5kly from Earth and extends over 90ly across.

Equipment: Seestar S50.

Artist: Tych0

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