description Eastern Veil Nebula Overview
The Eastern Veil Nebula, catalogued as NGC 6992 and NGC 6995, is a bright filamentary arc of ionized gas forming the eastern section of the Cygnus Loop, a supernova remnant in the constellation Cygnus. The gas was heated by a supernova explosion estimated to have occurred roughly 8,000 years ago. It lies at an estimated distance of approximately 2,400 light-years from Earth. The Eastern Veil is one of the brighter portions of the loop and is a common target for amateur astronomers and astrophotographers.
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Eastern Veil Nebula ranks #65 of 812 in the Nebula ranking, behind Eagle Nebula (M16), ahead of Pelican Nebula.
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How good is Eastern Veil Nebula?
Eastern Veil Nebula scores 8.78/10 (Great) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Nebula category. Iconic Cygnus Loop arc, bright visual target, strong imaging reputation, high scientific and amateur-observer recognition.
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