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NGC6995 Up close and personal image

NGC6995 Up close and personal


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NGC6995, aka “The Cygnus Loop”, is a supernova remnant 1,500 light-years distant in the constellation Cygnus. The Veil is the result of a supernova which occurred ~8,000 years ago. Hydrogen (Red) and Oxygen (Blue) fluoresce as a result of intense ionizing radiation from nearby stars. This small portion of the Veil spans a distance of ~10 light-years. https://www.facebook.com/OwlMountainObservatory http://owlmountainobservatory.com