North America Nebula

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The nebula is named after its resemblance to the North American content in visible light. This visible view highlights the eastern seaboard and Gulf of Mexico regions. In infrared light, the continent disappears. The "Mexican Riviera" -- the west coast of Mexico -- seems to invert in texture and brightness, as does the "neck" region of the Pelican nebula, named for its resemblance to a pelican.

lara Uploaded by lara on Feb 11, 2011. North America Nebula - Desktop Nexus Space Download free wallpapers and background images: North America Nebula. Desktop Nexus Space background ID 588878. The nebula is named after its resemblance to the North American content in visible light. This visible view highlights the eastern seaboard and Gulf of Mexico regions. In infrared light, the continent disappears. The "Mexican Riviera" -- the west coast of Mexico -- seems to invert in texture and brightness, as does the "neck" region of the Pelican nebula, named for its resemblance to a pelican. 4.2