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Cygnus Loop: Veil Nebula, Michael Caligiuri
Cygnus Loop: Veil Nebula, Michael Caligiuri

Cygnus Loop: Veil Nebula

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Cygnus Loop: Veil Nebula, Michael Caligiuri
Cygnus Loop: Veil Nebula, Michael Caligiuri

Cygnus Loop: Veil Nebula

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The Cygnus Loop formed when a star, 20x the mass of our sun exploded approx. 15k years ago. 
In its entirety spans 3 degrees.  Located 2400 light years away.
This is an HOO+RGB wide field image spanning 4.7 x 3.4 degrees FOV.  Imaged  over 2 nights under excellent skies.
ASI294 mm Binned 2x2; Lens at f/4
Created a starless version for mouseover-enabled devices.

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Title: Cygnus Loop Starless

Description: starless version

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Cygnus Loop: Veil Nebula, Michael Caligiuri