C20 The North American Nebula,  (NGC 7000), Image cropped and downsized for display here

A large emission nebula resembling the North American Continent. For further information on the nature of this remarkable object click here.

4"" F4.3 Televue refractor (NP101 with 0.8 F.R.) Modified Canon 300D at Prime focus
150 sec, ISO 800
8 photos at the above settings, averaged together, then brightness and contrast enhanced with MS PhotoEditor