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Network Nebula

NGC 6992
Part of the Eastern Veil Nebula (C33, NGC 6995)

Supernova remnant in Cygnus

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Proper NameNetwork Nebula
Caldwell NumberPart of C33
NGC/IC NumberNGC 6992 (part of NGC 6995)
ConstellationCygnus
Right Ascension20h 56m 19s
Declination+31° 44' 36"
Distancec.1,500 light years
c.500 parsecs
MagnitudeApparent: +5.00
Absolute: -3.27
DimensionsApparent: 32' x 8'
Actual: 14 x 3 light years
Optimum VisibilityAugust

The Network Nebula lies at the northern end of the arc formed by the greater Eastern Veil Nebula, itself part of the group of curving forms comprising the full Veil Nebula, a remnant of an ancient supernova explosion. Imagery provided by Aladin sky atlas

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