The North America Nebula (NGC 7000) is a large emission nebula in the constellation Cygnus, located about 2,600 light-years away from Earth. Its distinctive shape, resembling the outline of North America, gives it its name. The nebula spans about 100 light-years and is part of a larger complex of gas and dust. The bright region in the nebula is mainly composed of ionized hydrogen, giving it its reddish glow. NGC 7000 is often observed in wide-field astrophotography and is a popular target for amateur astronomers due to its size and brightness.