The Omega Nebula M17

Field centered on R.A. 18h 20' & Dec. -16° 05'

 

The popular M17 Omega nebula, also known as Swan Nebula. The large red nebulosity on the right is IC4701 and also are visible in this picture the open clusters NGC6618 and NGC6596. Click here to see an higher definition TP black and withe shot of this object.

 

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Apo WO 100/f8 + TeleCompressor AP@ 6.3 + Losmandy G11 + ST-4 1x90 min Kodak E200 +1 35mm

Farm HAKOS
Namibia

M.Lorenzi
G.Favretto

 

 
 
 
 
 
 

 

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