NGC 6960 (Caldwell 34) – The Witch’s Broom
July 14, 2021
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The Witch’s Broom Nebula is part of a much larger formation. Also referred to as the Western Veil, it’s part of a large complex called the Veil Nebula.
The Veil Nebula (also called the Cygnus Loop) is the remains of a star that annihilated itself in a supernova explosion some 8,000 years ago. It’s located roughly 2,100 light years away in the Cygnus constellation.
The Broom is a favorite of amateur astrophotographers and scientists alike with major studies of it conducted using the Hubble Space Telescope.
See below for more images and information related to the Veil.
Celestron 1100 EdgeHD
Telescope
Finder Chart
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Total integration: 4h 45m
Integration per filter:
- Optolong L-eXtreme: 4h 45m (95 × 180")
Coordinates: 20h 46m 12s · +30° 46′ 30″
Image Capture
Location:
Back yard in North Dallas
Camera:
ZWO ASI2400MC-Pro
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