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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.
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North America Nebula - Desktop Nexus SpaceDownload 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.
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Uploaded By: lara
Date Uploaded: February 11, 2011
Filename: ssc2011-03b.jpg
Original Resolution: 2756x2755
File Size: 3.15MB
Category: Other
Wallpaper ID: 588878 
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Date Uploaded: February 11, 2011
Filename: ssc2011-03b.jpg
Original Resolution: 2756x2755
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