NGC 6995 (Caldwell 33) – The Bat Nebula
July 15, 2021
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The Bat Nebula is part of a much larger formation. Also referred to as the Eastern 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 Bat 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: 10h 21m
Integration per filter:
- Optolong L-eXtreme: 6h 21m (127 × 180")
- Optolong L-eXtreme: 4h (48 × 300")
Coordinates: 20h 56m 52s · +31° 14′ 14″
Image Capture
Location:
Back yard in North Dallas
Camera:
ZWO ASI2400MC-Pro
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