"Stunning Veil Nebula: A Glimpse into a Stellar Explosion 10,000 Years Ago"

Professional photographer Miguel Claro captured a stunning image of the Veil Nebula, also known as the Cygnus Loop, which was formed when a massive star exploded 10,000 years ago. The nebula, located in the constellation of Cygnus, is about 1,400 light-years away from Earth and spans roughly 70 light-years across. Claro's image showcases the intricate filaments of glowing ionized gas, with reddish hues representing atomic hydrogen gas and blue-greenish hues representing atomic oxygen gas. The image also includes other nebulae such as the Witch's Broom Nebula and Fleming's Triangular Wisp. Claro specializes in astrophotography and is known for his breathtaking images of the night sky.