The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has uncovered magnificent sections of the Veil Nebula - the shattered remains of a supernova that exploded some 5-10,000 years ago. The new Hubble images provide beautiful views of the delicate, wispy structure resulting from this cosmic explosion.
Fast Facts for The Veil Nebula Supernova Remnant
Constellation: Cygnus, The Swan
Distance Estimate: 1,500 light years
Type: Core collapse of massive star
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