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Veil Nebula

The Veil Nebula is a supernova remnant located in the constellation Cygnus, approximately 1,500 light-years from Earth. It is part of the larger Cygnus Loop.

Source: science.nasa.gov

APODs including "Veil Nebula"

Veil Nebula: Wisps of an Ancient Supernova

Veil Nebula: Wisps of an Ancient Supernova

02/06/2025

NGC 6995: The Bat Nebula

NGC 6995: The Bat Nebula

04/09/2024

Fleming's Triangular Wisp

Fleming's Triangular Wisp

21/11/2023

Dust and the Western Veil Nebula

Dust and the Western Veil Nebula

18/10/2023

Supernova Remnant: The Veil Nebula

Supernova Remnant: The Veil Nebula

22/06/2022

NGC 6995: The Bat Nebula

NGC 6995: The Bat Nebula

27/10/2021

Fleming's Triangular Wisp

Fleming's Triangular Wisp

27/07/2021

Veil Nebula: Wisps of an Exploded Star

Veil Nebula: Wisps of an Exploded Star

05/04/2021

Filaments of the Cygnus Loop

Filaments of the Cygnus Loop

28/09/2020

Cygnus Skyscape

Cygnus Skyscape

26/08/2020

NGC 6995: The Bat Nebula

NGC 6995: The Bat Nebula

25/11/2019

The Ghostly Veil Nebula

The Ghostly Veil Nebula

31/10/2019