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.
- Name:
- Western Veil Nebula
- Alt Name:
- Witch's Broom
- Alt Name 2:
- Finger of God
- Alt Name 3:
- Lacework Nebula
- Parent structure
- Veil Nebula
- Type:
- supernova remnant nebula
- Magnitude:
- 7
- Size:
- 70' x 6'
- Constellation:
- Cygnus
- Caldwell #:
- C34
* One can see up to magnitude 7-8 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.