Nebulae NGC6992 - Network Nebula Previous Next Enlarge to Full Size Date: 7/29/2005 The Veil Nebula, encompassing several NGC numbers, is a large circular arc of nebulosity resulting from a supernova explosion around 20,000 years ago. It lies in the Constellation Cygnus approximately 2,500 light-years distant. Astronomers now think that a portion of the Veil outside the circular pattern of the rest of the nebula may actually result from a second supernova explosion in the area. July 29, 2005 Toronto, Canada TV Pronto @ f/5.4 SBIG ST-8i Schuler 10nm Ha filter 6 of 10min subs 1x1 binned

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