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Christmas Nebula From Danville: Photo Of The Day

Bob Schiff contributed this stunning photo of the Eastern Veil Nebula, the spectacular remains of a star once 20 times the size of the sun.

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Patch’s resident astronomer Bob Schiff took a photo of the Eastern Veil Nebula, part of the Cygnus Loop located about 2,100 light years from Earth.
Patch’s resident astronomer Bob Schiff took a photo of the Eastern Veil Nebula, part of the Cygnus Loop located about 2,100 light years from Earth. (Bob Schiff)

DANVILLE, CA — It’s almost Christmas in Danville, so here’s an explosion of glittering red to celebrate.

Patch’s resident astronomer Bob Schiff took a photo of the Eastern Veil Nebula, part of the Cygnus Loop located about 2,100 light years from Earth. The Cygnus Loop contains the shattered remnants of a star 20 times the sizeof the Sun that exploded in a supernova about 10,000 years ago. The photo shows the remains of a once massive star, made colorful by ionized gasses.

Thank you, Bob! If you'd like to submit photos, either celestial or terrestrial, email Michael.wittner@patch.com.

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