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

Western Veil Nebula - supernova remnant nebula

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

Western Veil Nebula is magnitude 7 and is 70' x 6' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      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. Type:
      2. supernova remnant nebula
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 7
      1. Size:
      2. 70' x 6'
      1. Caldwell #:
      2. C34

    * One can see up to magnitude 7-8 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.