Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Cygnus (Cyg)  ·  Contains:  Filamentary nebula  ·  Lace-work nebula  ·  NGC 6960  ·  The star 52Cyg  ·  Veil nebula
Western Veil Nebula - Caldwell 34, Tom Wildoner
Western Veil Nebula - Caldwell 34
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Western Veil Nebula - Caldwell 34

Western Veil Nebula - Caldwell 34, Tom Wildoner
Western Veil Nebula - Caldwell 34
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Western Veil Nebula - Caldwell 34

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Here is the Western Veil Nebula in the constellation Cygnus.This section is also known as Caldwell 34 or NGC 6960 (the Witch's Broom) and includes the star 52 Cygni. This was caused by an exploding star known as a supernova. It is estimated this explosion occurred between 3,000 BC to 6,000 BC.

Tech Specs: Sky-Watcher Esprit 120mm ED Triplet APO Refractor, Celestron CGEM-DX mount, Canon 6D stock camera, ISO 3200, 51 x 60 second exposures with dark/bias frames, guided using a ZWO ASI290MC and Orion 60mm guide scope. Image date: June 11, 2018. Location: The Dark Side Observatory, Weatherly, PA, USA.

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Western Veil Nebula - Caldwell 34, Tom Wildoner

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