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).
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).