Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 1, 2009

NGC 6992: Filaments of the Veil Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 1, 2009 is “NGC 6992: Filaments of the Veil Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Daniel Lopez ( Observatorio del Teide )). The original explanation runs about 172 words.

From the explanation

“Wisps like this are all that remain visible of a Milky Way star. About 7,500 years ago that star exploded in a supernova leaving the Veil Nebula , also known as the Cygnus Loop.”

— APOD editors, December 1, 2009

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 1, 2009
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Daniel Lopez ( Observatorio del Teide )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 172 words

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The Moon The Milky Way Nebulae Supernovae

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 1, 2009 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2009-december-1-ngc-6992-filaments-of-the-veil-nebula

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