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The spectrum in the Veil Nebula
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Scary shape of the phantom - Veil Nebula, will remind many of their children's fears. Beautiful diffuse nebula is a supernova remnant and is located at a distance of about 1,400 light years from Earth in the constellation Cygnus. The explosive death of a massive star - from 5 to 8 thousand. Years ago. During this time, the nebula has swollen to the size, occupying about 3 degrees on the sky.
In the photo shows the eastern part of the Veil, measuring 0.5 degrees, which is comparable with the angular diameter of the Moon. Given the distance from the earth, the size of this part of the nebula is equal to 12 light years. The emission of hydrogen molecules is depicted in red, and oxygen - in green and blue colors.
Another seasonal cake: in the western part of the Veil Nebula is a Witch's Broom ...
Add Image 1: Ken Crawford (Rancho Del Sol Observatory); 2: Robert Franke. For explanation APOD . Sup>
Source: geektimes.ru/post/240827/
Scary shape of the phantom - Veil Nebula, will remind many of their children's fears. Beautiful diffuse nebula is a supernova remnant and is located at a distance of about 1,400 light years from Earth in the constellation Cygnus. The explosive death of a massive star - from 5 to 8 thousand. Years ago. During this time, the nebula has swollen to the size, occupying about 3 degrees on the sky.
In the photo shows the eastern part of the Veil, measuring 0.5 degrees, which is comparable with the angular diameter of the Moon. Given the distance from the earth, the size of this part of the nebula is equal to 12 light years. The emission of hydrogen molecules is depicted in red, and oxygen - in green and blue colors.
Another seasonal cake: in the western part of the Veil Nebula is a Witch's Broom ...
Add Image 1: Ken Crawford (Rancho Del Sol Observatory); 2: Robert Franke. For explanation APOD . Sup>
Source: geektimes.ru/post/240827/
