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M17: The Omega Nebula

The Omega Nebula (Messier 17) is one of several brilliant deep sky astrophotography targets located in the constellation Sagittarius.

 

More Info: astrobackyard.com/omega-nebula/

 

M17 (Also called the Swan Nebula) is an H II region (emission nebula) that lies between 5000-6000 light-years from Earth.

 

This image includes just over 4 hours of total exposure time using a monochrome camera and narrowband filters (Hubble palette).

 

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Uploaded on January 29, 2021