NGC 7000

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On this page I collect my observations of the galactic emission nebula NGC 7000, called North America Nebula, in the constellation Cygnus/Swan.

Introduction

The galactic emission nebula NGC 7000, called North America Nebula, in the constellation Cygnus/Swan is, according to Stoyan, a "faint field of dull glimmering nebulae in the rich fields of the Milky Way." Best conditions are necessary for an observation, and therefore this did not work for me in the summer of 2016. In the fall of 2019, I had, at least, a hunch. In the end, I had to wait until I owned the Vaonis Vespera (2022) for more than a hunch...

On the edge of North America Nebula NGC 7000 the "Little Orion" asterism is located , with "Betelgeuse" touching Florida. The "belt stars" point to the Gulf of Mexico.

NGC 7000 (North America Nebula)		IC 5070 (Pelican Nebula)
Size: 1.3° (Stoyan) Distance: 2,000 light years (Stoyan) Rating: *** (Stoyan)		Size: 60' x 50' / 40' x 30' (Wikipedia/Stoyan) Distance: 2,000 light years (Wikipedia/Stoyan) Rating: ---

Map

NGC 7000, also called North America Nebula, in constellation Cygnus/Swan (Image Courtesy of SkySafari Astronomy, www.simulationcurriculum.com)

Sketch

The sketch by Michael Vlasov (DeepSkyWatch.com) provides a rough impression of what I might have observed in Summer/Autumn 2016: Sketch of the North Amerika Nebula (NGC 7000) by Michael Vlasov (Copyright © Michael Vlasov 2016)

Note: I only have the author's permission to link to the sketch.

My Best Own Photos

Vespera

NGC 7000, More or Less Cygnus Wall


NGC 7000, Jul 31, 2022 - original (29 frames = 290 seconds)		NGC 7000, Aug 16, 2022 - original (91 frames = 910s)

		NGC 7000, Aug 16, 2022 - large (91 frames = 910s), processed

Mosaic of NGC 7000 and IC 5070


NGC 7000 and IC 5070, Oct 27, 2022 - original (262 frames = 2620s), mosaic		NGC 7000 and IC 5070, Oct 27, 2022 - large (262 frames = 2620s), mosaic, processed*

NGC 7000 and IC 5070, Nov 10, 2022 - original (721 frames = 7210s), mosaic		NGC 7000 and IC 5070, Nov 10, 2022 - large (721 frames = 7210s), mosaic, processed*

NGC 7000 and IC 5070, Jan 11, 2024 - original (363 frames = 3630s), mosaic, Dual Band Filter		NGC 7000 and IC 5070, Jan 11, 2024 - large (363 frames = 3630s), mosaic, Dual Band Filter, processed (PSE)

		NGC 7000 and IC 5070, Jan 11, 2024 - large (363 frames = 3630s), mosaic, Dual Band Filter, processed (DN)

*) The asterism "the little Orion" can be easily recognized.

Cygnus Wall (Section from NGC 7000 Mosaic)

Cygnus Wall (NGC 7000 section), Jan 11, 2024 - 1800p (363 frames = 3630s), mosaic, Dual Band Filter, processed (PSE+DN)

My Own Observations

Observations Summer to Autumn 2016

Regrettably, I did not see anything. Location, observation date, and telescopes used are unknown/forgotten.

Observations September/October 2019

Oct 3, 2019 (Sumène, France: StarTravel 120/600 on AZ Pronto Mount): NGC 7000 (North America Nebula) searched for with 24 and 10 mm; perhaps a glow - that would be more than ever...

Observations June to November 2020

June 12, 2020 (Mühlhausen/Kraichgau: eVscope): NGC 7000 photographed in the new rectangular format without overlay, too large for the eVscope, nebula not really recognizable...
August 19, 2020 (Mühlhausen/Kraichgau: eVscope): NGC 7000 photographed (n.o., r.f.), ditto...
August 20, 2020 (Mühlhausen/Kraichgau: eVscope): NGC 7000 photographed (n.o., r.f.), ditto...
September 7, 2020 (Mühlhausen/Kraichgau: eVscope): NGC 7000 photographed (n.o., r.f.), ditto...
October 7, 2020 (Mühlhausen/Kraichgau: eVscope): NGC 7000 photographed (n.o., r.f.), ditto...
November 24, 2020 (Mühlhausen/Kraichgau: eVscope): NGC 7000 photographed (n.o., r.f.), ditto...

Observations October 2021

October 16, 2021 (Mühlhausen/Kraichgau: eVscope): NGC 7000 photographed (n.o., r.f.), new image size and processing

Observations July to November 2022

July 31, 2022 (Mühlhausen/Kraichgau: Vespera): NGC 7000 photographed
August 16, 2022 (Mühlhausen/Kraichgau: Vespera): NGC 7000 photographed
October 27, 2022 (Mühlhausen/Kraichgau: Vespera): NGC 7000 and IC 5070 photographed as a mosaic (3/4 h)
November 10, 2022 (Mühlhausen/Kraichgau: Vespera): NGC 7000 and IC 5070 photographed as a mosaic (2h)
November 24, 2022 (Mühlhausen/Kraichgau: eVscope2): NGC 7000 photographed

Observations August to October 2023

August 21, 2023 (Mühlhausen/Kraichgau: eVscope2): NGC 7000 photographed; new image processing (DDT, app version 2.4.1)
October 10, 2023 (Mühlhausen/Kraichgau: eVscope2): NGC 7000 photographed; new image processing (DDT, app version 2.5)

Observations January 2024

January 11, 2024 (Mühlhausen/Kraichgau: Vespera): NGC 7000 and NGC 5070 photographed with Dual Band Filter as a mosaic

Observations August 2024

August 8 2024 (Mühlhausen/Kraichgau: Vespera): NGC 7000 and NGC 5070 photographed with Dual Band Filter as a mosaic; aborted after 25 min, not usable (no photo)...

References

North America Nebula (Wikipedia): en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_America_Nebula
Pelican Nebula (Wikipedia): en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pelican_Nebula
Asterims - Little Orion: www.astronomyhouston.org/newsletters/guidestar/clone-asterisms-–-backwards-5

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My Own Photos

eVscope


NGC 7000 - Jun 12, 2020	NGC 7000 - Aug 19, 2020	NGC 7000 - Aug 20, 2020

NGC 7000 - Jun 12, 2020, processed	NGC 7000 - Aug 19, 2020, processed	NGC 7000 - Aug 20, 2020, processed

	Astrometry.net proves that it is NGC 7000	Astrometry.net proves that it is NGC 7000

NGC 7000 - Sep 7, 2020	NGC 7000 - Sep 7, 2020, processed	NGC 7000 - Sep 7, 2020, stronger processed

NGC 7000 - Oct 19, 2020	NGC 7000 - Nov 24, 2020	Stellarium: Section of NGC 7000

NGC 7000 - Oct 19, 2020, photo on top processed	NGC 7000 - Nov 24, 2020, photo on top processed	Astrometry: Two stars in NGC 7000 (see photo below)

NGC 7000 - Oct 16, 2021	NGC 7000 - Oct 16, 2021	NGC 7000 - Oct 16, 2021

NGC 7000 - 19.10.2020, photo on top processed	NGC 7000 - 24.11.2020, photo on top processed	NGC 7000 - Oct 16, 2021, photo on top processed

eVscope 2


NGC 7000 - Nov 24, 2022	NGC 7000 - Aug 21, 2023	NGC 7000 - Oct 10, 2023, 32 min

NGC 7000 - Nov 24, 2022, photo on top processed	NGC 7000 - Aug 21, 2023, photo on top processed	NGC 7000 - Oct 10, 2023, photo on top processed

Vespera

NGC 7000, More or Less Cygnus Wall


NGC 7000, Jul 31, 2022 - original (29 frames = 290 seconds)		NGC 7000, Aug 16, 2022 - original (91 frames = 910 seconds)

		NGC 7000, Aug 16, 2022 - large (91 frames = 910 seconds), processed

Mosaic of NGC 7000 and IC 5070


NGC 7000 and IC 5070, Oct 27, 2022 - original (262 frames = 2620 seconds), mosaic		NGC 7000, Oct 27, 2022 - large (262 frames = 2620 seconds), mosaic, processed

NGC 7000 and IC 5070, Nov 10, 2022 - original (721 frames = 7210 seconds), mosaic		NGC 7000 and IC 5070, Nov 10, 2022 - large (721 frames = 7210 seconds), mosaic, processed

NGC 7000 and IC 5070, Jan 11, 2024 - original (363 frames = 3630 seconds), mosaic, Dual Band Filter		NGC 7000 and IC 5070, Jan 11, 2024 - large (363 frames = 3630 seconds), mosaic, Dual Band Filter, processed

		NGC 7000 and IC 5070, Jan 11, 2024 - large (363 frames = 3630 seconds), mosaic, Dual Band Filter, processed (DN)

Cygnus Wall (Section from NGC 7000 Mosaic)

Cygnus Wall (NGC 7000 section), Jan 11, 2024 - 1800p (363 frames = 3630s), mosaic, Dual Band Filter, processed (PSE+DN)