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Cygnus Loop
Cygnus Loop
Credit: NASA, ESA, Hubble, et al

Cygnus Loop

Cygnus Loop is a supernova remnant type nebula located in the constellation Cygnus .

Stats and Info:

      1. Name:
      2. Cygnus Loop
      1. Nebula type:
      2. supernova remnant
      1. Size:
      2. 3°
      1. Distance (ly):
      2. 2,500
      1. Other Designation:
      2. Sh 2-103
      1. Note:
      2. contains Veil Nebula components

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