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Western Veil Nebula
Western Veil Nebula
Credit: NASA, ESA, Hubble, et al

Western Veil Nebula

Western Veil Nebula, also known as Witch's Broom and Finger of God and Lacework Nebula is a supernova remnant type nebula located in the constellation Cygnus .

Stats and Info:

      1. Name:
      2. Western Veil Nebula
      1. Alt Name:
      2. Witch's Broom
      1. Alt Name 2:
      2. Finger of God
      1. Alt Name 3:
      2. Lacework Nebula
      1. Parent structure
      2. Veil Nebula
      1. Nebula type:
      2. supernova remnant
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 7
      1. Size:
      2. 70' x 6'
      1. Distance (ly):
      2. 2,400
      1. NGC/IC #:
      2. NGC 6960/6995
      1. Caldwell #:
      2. C34

    * One can see up to magnitude 7 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.