NGC 7000 and IC 5070 are part of a very large complex of bright red emission nebulosity and dark nebulae in the constellation of Cygnus, 2.75 degrees east-southeast of Deneb (Alpha Cygni).

NGC 7000, the North America Nebula, is to the left, and IC 5070, the Pelican Nebula, is to the right.

The Gulf of Mexico region of the North American Nebula surrounds the dark nebula LDN 935. The Cygnus Wall, which includes the parts that looks like Mexico and Central America, is an area with high star formation.

NGC 7000 and IC 5070 are part of a large molecular cloud made of dust and hydrogen gas designated as W80 in Cygnus.

Although the distance to NGC 7000 and IC 5070 is uncertain, it is estimated to be 1,500 light-years. At that distance, their true size would be 50 light-years each.

NGC 7000 was discovered by William Herschel on October 24, 1786.

North is to the top in the above image.

NGC 7000, IC 5070 Catalogs: NGC 7000, IC 5070 Common Names: NGC 7000: North America Nebula IC 5070: Pelican Nebula Object Type: Emission Nebula Area Size: 4° x 2.75° Constellation: Cygnus Image Field Centered At: RA: 20h 57m 08s Dec: +44° 26' 10"