deep-sky
nebula (supernova remnant)
NGC6960 – Veil Nebula
NGC 6960 is the west end of the Veil Nebula complex. (this part is also sometimes called “The Witch’s Broom Nebula”).
The east end can be found under catalog no. NGC 6992.
This nebula is a supernova remnant, the host star exploded about 5.000 to 8.000 years ago.
The bright star in the center (52 Cygni) is not related to the nebula.
NGC 6960 lies at a distance of about 1.400 light years.
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Image information:
Object info
Name: NGC6960 – The Veil Nebula
Type: Nebula (supernova remnant)
Constellation: Cygnus
Distance: 1470 ly
Date & location
Date: August 30, 2010
Location: Landgraaf, The Netherlands
Equipment & optics
Total integration: 1h
Camera: SBIG ST-8300M
Optics: TMB/LOMO 80/480
Mount: Losmandy G-11 Gemini
Image comments
First test image after completely regreasing both RA and Dec on the G-11.
