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The Veil Nebula is the remnant of a supernova explosion that occurred around 10,000 years ago.

The Veil Nebula is the remnant of a supernova explosion that occurred around 10,000 years ago.
This section is called the Witch's Broom Nebula, or NGC 6960.
NASA/ESA/Hubble Heritage Team

In simplest terms, a supernova is a bright, powerful explosion of a dying massive star.

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