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Record 1 2010-11-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Various Proper Names
  • Astrophysics and Cosmography
OBS

The Veil nebula (NGC 6992) forms part of the Cygnus Loop. It is the supernova remnant of an old supernova that exploded probably some 50 000 years ago.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appellations diverses
  • Astrophysique et cosmographie
CONT

Plus brillante que NGC 6960 (les dentelles du Cygne), la «grande dentelle» (NGC 6992) présente des détails au T260 et au T350, où les filaments diffus semblent se torsader sur toute la nébuleuse.

Spanish

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