The supernova remanent M1 at the tip of the horns of Taurus. The image was taken in H-alpha light through the 5" refractor. The pulsar is right in the center . One hour exposure.
Central section of the veil nebula. One hour exposure.
The Veil is a supernova remanent. It exploded some fifty thousand years ago. The filaments are a shock wave that is expanding in a dusty region, clearing it as it goes. Notice that many faint stars are visible at the bottom where the dust has been cleared than at the top.
NW section of the Veil Nebula, a supernova remanent in Cygnus. High overhead this autumn evening. Six ten-minutes guided exposure combined for a total on one hour.