NGC 6960 Starless
The Veil Nebula is a remnant of a supernova which occurred approximately 10,000 years ago. the nebulosity in the top half of the image is NGC 6960, sometimes referred to as the Witch's Broom. The nebulosity in the lower half is actually the south part of Fleming's (Pickering's) Triangle or Simeis 3-188. This image is only a small portion of the Veil Nebula. The shock wave formed as a result of the supernova continues to sculpt the Cygnus Loop.
I have chosen to remove the stars in this image to highlight the beautiful wisps of nebulosity. A version with stars can be seen here.
I have imaged this area in the past with different telescopes. In my opinion the Veil Nebula is one of the most beautiful areas of the night sky.
OTA: William Optics Star 71
Camera: Atik 460ex w/EFW2 filter wheel
Filters: Astrodon Ha (3nm) OIII (3nm) and Series 2 RGB
Mount: AP Mach 1
Exposure: Ha:OIII:R:G:B 440:220:100:100:100
Data obtained: June - Nov 2020