Celestial hemisphere:  Southern  ·  Constellation: Sagittarius (Sgr)  ·  Contains:  M 17  ·  NGC 6618  ·  Omega nebula
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M17, Chuck Manges
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M17

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M17

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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

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M17, Chuck Manges