Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Cygnus (Cyg)  ·  Contains:  IC 1340  ·  NGC 6992  ·  NGC 6995
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Eastern Veil Nebula - Caldwell 33, NGC 6995, NGC 6992, IC 1340, Gábor Tóth
Eastern Veil Nebula - Caldwell 33, NGC 6995, NGC 6992, IC 1340
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Eastern Veil Nebula - Caldwell 33, NGC 6995, NGC 6992, IC 1340

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Eastern Veil Nebula - Caldwell 33, NGC 6995, NGC 6992, IC 1340, Gábor Tóth
Eastern Veil Nebula - Caldwell 33, NGC 6995, NGC 6992, IC 1340
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Eastern Veil Nebula - Caldwell 33, NGC 6995, NGC 6992, IC 1340

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NGC 6995 is a specific region within the larger astronomical object known as the Veil Nebula. The Veil Nebula is a vast supernova remnant located in the constellation Cygnus, approximately 2,100 light-years away from Earth. It is a fascinating and intricate structure formed from the remnants of a massive star that exploded in a supernova event around 8,000 years ago.NGC 6995 is part of the Eastern Veil, which is one of the three main sections of the Veil Nebula. The Veil Nebula is often referred to as the Cygnus Loop due to its location in the shape of the swan constellation Cygnus.

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Eastern Veil Nebula - Caldwell 33, NGC 6995, NGC 6992, IC 1340, Gábor Tóth