The North America (left) and Pelican (bottom right) Nebulae are emission nebulae in the constellation of Cygnus, named after its resemblance to the continent of North America and a Pelican respectively. Both regions are part of the same nebula complex and are regions of active star formation, primarily forming low to medium mass stars just like the Sun. 

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Although these nebulae emit strongly in red Hydrogen Alpha, this true colour image shows the subtle variations in tone across the object.