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I observed the Veil Nebula on July 1 at my dark site on July 1 with an 8" dob. I have to say I was impressed. It has this certain delicate quality that I haven't seen in other nebulae. The OIII really enhances the view.
8" F/6, 22mm EP 54x: With the OIII, the western section (6960) curves gently S of 52 Cygni, broadening into 2-3 channels. The N section was a reasonably bright delicate wisp. The eastern section (6992, 6995) was particularly impressive, textured, wispy, branching with knots. The broader southern end (IC1340) was like a crab claw with fainter plumes extending off it. The Pickering's Triangle was faintly visible.
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