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Cygnus Loop

Sh2-103, Cygnus X-5
Incorporates the Veil Nebula, C33 / C34, NGC 6960 / NGC 6995

Supernova remnant in Cygnus

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Proper NamesCygnus Loop; contains various component nebulae, most notably the Veil Nebula
Caldwell NumbersIncorporates C33 and C34
NGC/IC NumbersIncorporates NGC 6960, NGC 6974, NGC 6979, NGC 6992 and NGC 6995, IC 1340
ConstellationCygnus
Right Ascension20h 51m 0s
Declination+30° 40' 0"
Distancec. 2,400 light years
c. 736 parsecs
MagnitudeApparent: +5.00
Absolute: -4.30
(Approximate values based on the Veil Nebula)
DimensionsApparent: 3° 50' x 2° 40'
Actual diameter: c. 120 light years
Optimum VisibilityAugust

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