Celestial hemisphere:  Southern  ·  Constellation: Sagittarius (Sgr)  ·  Contains:  Checkmark Nebula  ·  IC 4701  ·  IC 4706  ·  IC 4707  ·  Lobster Nebula  ·  M 17  ·  M 18  ·  NGC 6596  ·  NGC 6613  ·  NGC 6618  ·  Swan Nebula  ·  omega Nebula
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M17 Omega nebula, Liuyi Sun
M17 Omega nebula
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M17 Omega nebula

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M17 Omega nebula, Liuyi Sun
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M17 Omega nebula

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The Omega Nebula, also known as M17, is a vibrant emission nebula located around 5,000 light-years away in the Sagittarius constellation. Often called the Swan or Horseshoe Nebula due to its shape, this star-forming region spans about 15 light-years, with its glow resulting from ionized gases illuminated by embedded young stars. It stands as a dazzling emblem of stellar birth in our universe.

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M17 Omega nebula, Liuyi Sun