Cygnus Loop on Canvas
Cygnus Loop on Canvas
The Cygnus Loop
The Cygnus Loop, also known as the Veil Nebula, is a fascinating supernova remnant located about 2,500 light-years away in the constellation of Cygnus. An interesting fact about the Cygnus Loop is that it is the visible portion of a much larger shock wave that was generated by a supernova explosion around 10,000 to 20,000 years ago.
What's particularly remarkable about this nebula is its size, spanning roughly 3 degrees in the sky, which is about six times the diameter of the full moon. This immense size means that although parts of the nebula can be seen through binoculars, capturing the entire structure is challenging without a wide-field telescope setup. The Cygnus Loop is actually composed of multiple visible filaments, the most famous being the Witch's Broom Nebula and the Pickering's Triangle. These filaments are where the shock wave from the supernova is hitting the interstellar medium, heating it up and causing it to glow brightly in the process. The nebula's rich tapestry of colors and intricate details provide a spectacular display of the forces at play in the aftermath of a supernova explosion, illustrating the powerful processes that shape our galaxy.
Matte Canvas, Stretched, 1.25"
- Materials: cotton and polyester composite (canvas), pine wood (frame)
- Soft rubber dots on bottom back corners for support
- Back hanging included
- Inner frame made with radiata pine sourced from renewable forests
- Due to the production process of the canvases, please allow for slight size deviations with a tolerance +/- 1/8" (3.2mm)