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Michael's Miscellany: Observe the Veil Nebula

When we target objects in the constellation Cygnus the Swan, one of the first that observers go to is the North America Nebula (NGC 6000), and then they head right next door to the Pelican Nebula (IC ...
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Lifting The Veil On The Black Hole At The Heart Of Our Galaxy

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HST captures the Veil Nebula in prismatic color

A supernova explosion, from a massive star, occurred roughly 2,400 years ago. Its light reached Earth around 10,000 years ago, appearing brighter than Venus. The explosion's remnants are now visible ...
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Astrophotographer spies an ancient supernova remnant shining in the wing of a cosmic swan (photo)

The Eastern Veil Nebula is part of a colossal supernova remnant known as the Cygnus Loop. Dutch astrophotographer Cornelis ...
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Orion’s Veil Comes Out of Its Shell

The Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy discovered that Orion’s Veil—an expanding shell consisting of dust and gas in front of the massive star cluster in the Orion Nebula—might be ...
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Michael’s Miscellany: Observe the Veil Nebula

The Veil Nebula is an extensive nebulous region in the constellation Cygnus, measuring 3 degrees across, recognized by various names including the Cygnus Loop and the Witch’s Broom. Composed of ...