Celestial hemisphere:  Southern  ·  Constellation: Sagittarius (Sgr)  ·  Contains:  M 17  ·  NGC 6618  ·  Omega nebula
M17 SWAN NEBULA, Roberto Bacci
M17 SWAN NEBULA
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M17 SWAN NEBULA

M17 SWAN NEBULA, Roberto Bacci
M17 SWAN NEBULA
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M17 SWAN NEBULA

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Distance 5,000-6,000 ly

Apparent magnitude (V)+6.0[1]

Apparent dimensions (V)11 arcmins

Designations M17, Swan Nebula,[1] Sharpless 45, RCW 160, Gum 81

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M17 SWAN NEBULA, Roberto Bacci