Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Cygnus (Cyg)
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Cygnus Wall

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The Cygnus Wall is a region of concentrated star formation within the North America Nebula (NGC 7000) in the constellation Cygnus. It is named after its resemblance to the shape of Mexiko and Central America. The Cygnus Wall is the most active region of the North America  Nebula and exhibits the most concentrated star formation .
It is around 1600- light-years away from Earth and is glowing due to emissions from atoms of hydrogen. The Cygnus Wall is a popular target for astrophotographers due its striking appearence and opportunity to capture the region's intricate details.
The Cygnus Wall is a massive structure that spans over 20 light-years and is composed of gas and dust, with young hot stars. The Cygnus Wall is a facinating region of space that provides insight into the formation of stars and the evolution of galaxies.

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