### North America Nebula and Butterfly Nebula

NGC 7000, also known as the North America Nebula, is a vast emission nebula situated right beside the bright blue star Deneb in the constellation Cygnus. This nebula gets its name due to its resemblance to the North American continent when viewed through telescopes or in astrophotographs. The nebula spans about 50 light-years and is located approximately 1,600 light-years from Earth. It is part of the same molecular cloud as the Pelican Nebula and is one of the most well-known and photographed nebulae in the night sky due to its distinctive shape and vibrant colors.

The Butterfly Nebula, or IC 1396, lies close by in the same rich star field of Cygnus. This image, taken at the Barskoon Valley, situated between tall mountains in both the east and west, showcases both these stunning nebulae against the backdrop of the Milky Way. IC 1396 is a large, bright emission nebula that contains an open cluster of stars and several dark nebulae, including the prominent Elephant's Trunk Nebula. The region is an active site of star formation, where intense ultraviolet radiation from young, massive stars ionizes the surrounding hydrogen gas, causing it to glow and reveal the intricate structure of the nebula.

Image Description and Details : Here you can see the beautiful Butterfly Nebula and crescent Nebula in their colourful outfit
Copyright: Mohamed Usama Ismail / Ursamo Astrophotography
Equipment:
Imaging Lens ,Canon 135mm f2.0 L
Imaging Camera ,Canon 80D (Stock)
Mount ,Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer
Date: June 21, 2020 · April 10, 2021
Frames: 25x120" Oiii/95x180" Ha
Location: Egypt

Copyright: Copyright: Mohamed Usama Ismail / Ursamo Astrophotography