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The Omega Nebula (M17) in the constellation Sagittarius

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R.Gendler/Novapix

Reference

a-neb66-18002

Date

2006-05-21

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.