Celestial hemisphere:  Southern  ·  Constellation: Sagittarius (Sgr)  ·  Contains:  LBN 60  ·  M 17  ·  NGC 6618  ·  Omega nebula  ·  Sh2-45
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M17 in infraRed light, Ray Heinle
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M17 in infraRed light

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M17 in infraRed light

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The 685 nm cutoff eliminates response to hydrogen-alpha light but still shows the warm dust around the illuminating stars. The IR also allows for better penetration into the dust cloud.

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M17 in infraRed light, Ray Heinle