This remarkable area of the North American Nebula has a very 3 dimensional look to it. Click here for more information about the full North American Nebula.

4"" F5.4 Televue refractor (NP101 with 0.8 F.R.), Modified Canon 400D at Prime focus, IDAS Light Pollution front filter
360 sec, ISO 1600
9 photos at the above settings, aligned, averaged together, then brightness and contrast enhanced.