Deep Sky Imaging: A Very Bright Nebula (NGC 7000)

The North America Nebula (NGC 7000) is a large emission nebula in the constellation Cygnus. The shape of NGC 7000 resembles the continent of North America, complete with a prominent Gulf of Mexico. The nebula is around 1,800 light years from Earth. With the full moon still in effect, I used Optolong narrowband filters to help fend off light pollution and processed the North America Nebula in the Hubble Palette. Here is more information on the imaging: Target: North America Nebula Imaging Telescope: Orion ED80T CF Imaging Camera: ZWO ASI1600MM Pro Focuser: MoonLite 2.5“ Focuser with Motor Auto-Focus Focal Reducer: Orion .8 Reducer Mount: Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Polar Alignment: QHYCCD PoleMaster Frames: Optolong Ha: 76x240“ (gain: 139, offset: 21) Optolong OIII: 65x240“ (gain: 75, offset: 15) Optolong SII: 66x240“ (gain: 139, offset: 21) Integration: hours Guide Scope: ZWO 60mm Guide Scope Guide Camera: ZWO ASI224MC Guide Software: PHD2 Calibration Frames: Darks: 50, Bias: 200, Flats: 50