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Veil Nebula - The delicate remnant of a supernova explosion 10,000–20,000 years ago, revealed in intricate filamentary detail.

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Veil Nebula

Also known as: NGC 6960, Cygnus Loop, Witch's Broom Nebula

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Analysis

Supernova remnant spanning 110 light-years showing the expanding shock wave from a stellar explosion.

Key Features

Shock wave filaments
Ionisation layers
Forbidden emission lines
Cooling gas

Fun Fact

The original star was about 20 times more massive than the Sun

Observation Details

Coordinates: RA: 20h 54m 36.00s, Dec: +30° 42' 28.8"; Constellation: Cygnus
Observation Date: May 22, 2023
Instrument: MIRI; Filters: F560W, F770W, F1130W
Distance: 2.4 thousand light years

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