The North America Nebula
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The nebula complex is 1800 light-years away, about 100 light-years wide, and is probably energized by the bright star Deneb. The nebulosity covers a patch of sky ten times bigger than the full moon. To the right is the Pelican nebula.
80 min. exposure, Canon 20D, ISO 800 300mm f/2.8 lens @ f/2.8
Potawatomi Wildlife Park, Marshall County, Indiana