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NGC 6992 – Eastern Veil Nebula

NGC 6992 is the eastern portion of the Cygnus Loop, which is a supernova remnant (exploding star) roughly 2,400 light years away in the constellation Cygnus. The originating star, which was 20 times more massive than the sun, exploded 10,000 to 20,000 years ago leaving behind the Veil Nebula.

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August 16, 2020
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NGC 6992 - Eastern Veil Nebula

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