The Veil Nebula, also known as the Cygnus Loop or Cirrus Nebula, is a supernova remnant from a star that exploded 5,000 to 10,000 years ago. It is located 1,400 to 2,500 light-years away in the constellation of Cygnus.

NGC 6992/6995 is the brighter eastern half of the nebula at left.

NGC 6960, the Witch's Broom, is the portion of the supernova remnant that appears close to the bright star 52 Cygnus at lower right.

Pickering's Triangular Wisp, above and to the left of the NGC 6960, is designated as Simeis 3-188. At the top center of the photo is a small patch of the Veil designated as NGC 6974/79.

The Veil Nebula was discovered by William Herschel on September 5, 1784.

North is to the top in the above image.

The Veil Nebula Catalogs: NGC 6992 NGC 6995 NGC 6960 NGC 6974 NGC 6070 Simeis 3-188 Common Name: Veil Nebula Object Type: Supernova Remnant Area Size: 2.75° x 2.5° Constellation: Cygnus Image Field Centered At: RA: 20h 51m 14s Dec: +31° 04' 31"