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The Veil- Eastern Loop

The (Bridal) Veil is a sprawling nebular complex in Cygnus, the result of a supernova explosion of modern times (5-10,000 years ago).  There are two major components or loops, this being the brighter NGC 6992/6995. Popular names of this section include The Network and The Cirrus. The Veil proper was discovered in 1784 by the great William Herschel. Again, we see OIII teal mingled with the red and pink filaments of Hydrogen and Nitrogen. The Western Loop (Witch's Broom) NGC 6960 with a bit of Pickering's Triangle can be seen here. Do you think this region has enough names?