M17 The Swan Nebula

The Swan in HST palette

 

 

Also known as the Horseshoe,Checkmark and Omega Nebula, Messier 17 is located in the constellation of Sagittarius. It lies an estimated 5,000-6,000 light-years from Earth.

Taken 9/21-9/23 2017

LUM- 14x30

HA- 15x120 (G)

OIII- 9x120 (B)

SII-15x120 (R)

RGB-10x30 sec each

 

1h 40m

 

Camera: QHY163M

Telescope: 11" Celestron EdgeHD w/Hyperstar(F/2)

Mount: Orion HDX-110

Done