NGC6992 - The Eastern Veil Nebula in the constellation Cygnus
Posted: Jul 7th, 2022
Technical Info
Telescope/Lens:Sky-Watcher 150/750 PDS
Camera:ZWO ASI294MC Pro (Cool)
Mount:HEQ5PRO SynScan GoTo
Guide Scope:SVBONY 60/240
Guide Camera:ZWO ASI 290MM mini
Software:PixInsight
Accessories:Baader Planetarium MPCC Mark III
Exposure:
114 x 120" ISO/Gain: 120 - Optolong l-eXtreme 2"
Orange zoneLight Pollution:
Stanica Dinskaya, Russia
Jul 6th, 2022
3 h 48 m
1988
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The Veil Nebula, also known as the Cygnus Loop or the Witch's Broom Nebula, is a diffuse nebula in the constellation Cygnus. It is a vast and relatively faint supernova remnant. The star exploded approximately 5,000 to 8,000 years ago, and in that time, the nebula has expanded to cover an area of 3 degrees in the sky. Its distance is estimated to be about 1,470 light-years. This nebula was discovered on September 5, 1784, by William Herschel. The nebula is so large that its parts are considered separate nebulae and have their own names.
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