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The Western Veil Nebula, GiffS
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The Western Veil Nebula

Revision title: The Western Veil Nebula - 9 Hours of Exposures

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The Western Veil Nebula

Revision title: The Western Veil Nebula - 9 Hours of Exposures

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The Western Veil Nebula, NGC 6960, is a Super Nova remanent of a star that exploded some 20,000 years ago.  It is approximately 2400 Light Years away. This image is the result of two nights of data collection totaling 9 hours of exposure.

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Title: The Western Veil Nebula - 9 Hours of Exposures

Description: Added another 6 hours of integration time.

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