NGC6960
About this celestial object
NGC 6960, the western Veil arc in Cygnus, drapes fine filaments around 52 Cygni.
The supernova remnant in Cygnus shows arcing shock fronts; the dense stellar backdrop of the summer Milky Way heightens the impression.
With 250 mm focal length, the filaments around 52 Cygni stand out despite the low altitude.
3870 s of integration and careful stacking help gain contrast against the humid summer air.
Image and observation
Catalogue: NGC 6960
Capture date: 2026-05-25
Imaging and processing: Ulrich Schwarz · Vespera Pro