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NGC 7000 is a large and extensive emission nebula located in the direction of the Cygnus constellation. At a distance of approximately 1,800 light-years from Earth, its visible shape resembles the continent of North America, earning it the name North America Nebula. It was first cataloged by William Herschel in 1786, but its distinction is difficult in non-telescopic observations due to the high density of stars in the region. NGC 7000 spans about 120 x 100 arcminutes in the sky, making it a neb