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The Omega nebula (M17) in Sagittarius

author: ESO/Novapix

reference: a-neb66-18013

Image Size 300 DPI: 33 * 33 cm

The first released VST image shows the spectacular star-forming region Messier 17, also known as the Omega Nebula or the Swan Nebula, as it has never been seen before. This vast region of gas, dust and hot young stars lies in the heart of the Milky Way in the constellation of Sagittarius (The Archer). The VST field of view is so large that the entire nebula, including its fainter outer parts, is captured — and retains its superb sharpness across the entire image.

Keywords for this photo:

2011 - ASTRONOMY - DIFFUSE NEBULA - EMISSION NEBULA - M17 - NEBULA - NGC 6618 - OMEGA - SAGITTARIUS - STAR - VST -