NGC6960 Supernova Remnant
47. NGC6960 Supernova Remnant
For amateurs the Veil nebula has caused both despair and rejoicing. Its two long arcs of faint nebulosity, marking the edge of an old supernova bubble, are very difficult to pick up in a 6-inch f/4, but a 12-inch of the same focal ratio will show them easily during casual sweeping. Of the two arcs, the western one is the easiest to find as it is involved with the double star 52 Cygni. On an exceptional night some patches can be glimpsed between the arcs.