Complex nebulosity in northern constellation Cygnus, with many wreaths and arcs of hydrogen gas interspersed with patches and tendrils of dark dust of
Complex nebulosity in northern constellation Cygnus, with many wreaths and arcs of hydrogen gas interspersed with patches and tendrils of dark dust of varying densities. The main nebula is the North America (NGC 7000) at upper left, with the smaller Pelican Nebula (IC 5067) beside it in the 'Atlantic Ocean'. At bottom right is the Gamma Cygni complex, aka the Butterfly Nebula or IC 1318, while at the bottom right edge is the small arc of the Crescent Nebula (NGC 6888). The field is filled with other fainter nebulas in the Sharpless and DWB catalogues. Above Gamma Cygni right of centre are two small patches of blue reflection nebulosity, van den Bergh 131 and 132. Numerous star clusters also populate the area, some yellowed by interstellar dust. The main region of dark sky at centre is the Northern Coal Sack. Photographed from Alberta, Canada on 8/9 July 2023.
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