NGC 6992 is the eastern half of the Veil Nebula, a supernova remnant in Cygnus. Its catalog designations are NGC 6992, NGC 6995 and IC 1340.

This bright portion of the Veil Nebula is also known as the Network Nebula.

The supernova explosion that created the Veil Nebula occurred 5,000 to 10,000 years ago. It is located 1,400 to 2,500 light-years away in the constellation of Cygnus.

NGC 6992 was discovered by William Herschel in 1784. NGC 6995 was discovered by John Herschel in 1825. IC 1340 was discovered by Truman Safford in 1866.

North is to the right in the above image.

NGC 6992 Catalogs: NGC 6992, Ced 182b Common Name: Network Nebula Object Type: Supernova Remnant Size: 90' x 30' Constellation: Cygnus Image Field Centered At: RA: 20h 56m 15s Dec: +31° 22' 50"