NGC 6992 is the east end of the Veil Nebula complex.
The west end can be found under catalog no. NGC6960.
This nebula is a supernova remnant, the host star exploded about 10.000 years ago.
NGC 6992 lies at a distance of about 1470 light years.
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Name | NGC6992 – The Eastern Veil Nebula |
Type | Supernova remnant |
Constellation | Cygnus |
Right ascension | 20h 56m 09s |
Declination | +31° 43′ 24″ |
Distance | 1.470 ly |
Other designations | Caldwell 33 |
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