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NGC6992 - The Eastern Veil Nebula in the constellation Cygnus

AstroDinsk
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Category:Deep Sky
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NGC6992 - The Eastern Veil Nebula in the constellation Cygnus
Resolution:
4005x2670 px
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Photo description / processing

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.

Technical information

Telescope/Lens
Sky-Watcher 150/750PDS
Camera
ZWO ASI294MC Pro (Cool)
Mount
HEQ5PRO SynScan GoTo
Guide Scope
SVBONY 60/240
Guide Camera
ZWO ASI290MM Mini
Accessories
Baader Planetarium MPCC Mark III
Software
Pixinsight
Location
Станица Динская, Россия

Light pollution

Orange, Bortle 6 zone

Date taken

Exposure

  • 114 × 120″ · ISO/Gain: 120 · Optolong l-eXtreme 2" ·

Total exposure: 3 h 48 m

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