M17

Updated: 6.29.02

The Swan Nebula, M17, sometimes also called the Omega Nebula, is located in the constellation Sagittarius. Like M16, it is also an emission nebula producing the distinctive red color. This was taken at the CFAS dark site.

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Image info:

12"LX200

Milburn Wedge

Starlight Express
MX7C

1x10

f/3.3 FR

Astroart

Auto guided in AA

4.21.01

CFAS site