description Spanish Web Overview
The Spanish Web is a traditional circus aerial apparatus consisting of a thick rope suspended vertically from the ceiling. A performer climbs the rope to execute a series of poses, drops, and rapid spins while utilizing hand or foot loops attached to the apparatus. To increase momentum, a "web setter" stands on the ground and twists the rope before pulling it taut, causing the suspended aerialist to spin rapidly in mid-air.
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What is Pickering's Triangle?
Pickering's Triangle is a faint filamentary nebula in Cygnus. It forms part of the much larger Cygnus Loop supernova remnant.
Who discovered Pickering's Triangle?
Williamina Fleming discovered it photographically in 1904 at the Harvard College Observatory. The nebula was later named after Edward Charles Pickering.
Is Pickering's Triangle a complete supernova remnant?
No. It is one visible section of the larger Cygnus Loop supernova remnant.
Why is Pickering's Triangle difficult to observe?
The nebula is faint and appears mainly as thin filaments. Observers generally need dark skies and suitable filters to make its structure easier to detect.
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