Celestial hemisphere:  Southern  ·  Constellation: Sagittarius (Sgr)  ·  Contains:  M 17  ·  NGC 6618  ·  Omega nebula
Messier 17, leeasle
Messier 17
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Messier 17

Messier 17, leeasle
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Messier 17

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M17 The Omega Nebula.

A massive star forming region located in the constellation Sagittarius. Located 5000-6000 light years away. When it was discovered, visually it reminded them of the Greek letter Omega, hence the name.

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Messier 17, leeasle