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M17 - The Omega Nebula, Tommy Lease
M17 - The Omega Nebula
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M17 - The Omega Nebula

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M17 - The Omega Nebula, Tommy Lease
M17 - The Omega Nebula
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M17 - The Omega Nebula

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We have had some pretty horrible sky conditions here in Colorado due to wildfires and clouds. But I managed to get this image of the Omega Nebula. I lost some clarity due to the smoke and the spacing on my CC was off so my stars are stretched at the edges. Overall, pretty happy with how it turned out.

Gear:
Camera: ASI294MC-Pro w/ EAF
Filters: Optolong L-Extreme
Scope: Orion 8" Newt f5 1000mm
Guidescope: Williams Optics 50mm Uniguide
Guidecam: ASI120MM mini
Mount: SW EQ6R Pro
Power: Pegasus Astro Pocket Power Box
Dew control: Astro-Zap dew heaters
Baader MPCC

Image details:
125x120s, Gain 120, -15c
25 darks, flats, darkflats
4 hrs total
Bortle 5/6 sky

Acquisition/Edits:
SharpCap, NINA, PHD2, Stellarium, Pixinsight, Photoshop

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M17 - The Omega Nebula, Tommy Lease