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NGC 6960 - The Western Veil Nebula, Alberto Pisabarro
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NGC 6960 - The Western Veil Nebula, Alberto Pisabarro
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NGC 6960, also known as "The Western Veil Nebula" given its location within the Veil nebular complex, which in turn is located in the constellation Cygnus. Being a very photographed nebula, it is recognized by its beautiful filaments, formed by gases such as hydrogen or oxygen among others, NGC 6960 is what is called a supernova remnant, the supernova type explosion that created it took place approximately 8,000 years ago. years. This nebular complex is located about 1,400 light years from Earth.

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