The Omega Nebula (M17) in the constellation Sagittarius

by: W.Promper/Novapix
Reference: a-neb66-18009
Date: 2007-04-17

The Omega Nebula, Messier object 17 (M17), NGC 6618, in the constellation Sagittarius is a bright nebula, criss-crossed by clouds and lanes of opaque dust and gas. It is also known as the Swan Nebula and the Horseshoe Nebula. At a distance of 5700 light-years, M17 is also a source of radio noise.

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