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M17, NGC 6618, in Sagittarius.  Also called the Swan or Omega Nebula

At 5,000-6,000 Light Years away, this H II emission nebula extends 40 LY across.

Total mass of the gas is estimated at 800 times the mass of our Sun.

Imaged at Oregon Star Party August 30&31, 2003

Televue NP 101 f5.4, ST10XE, CFW8, AP1200 GTO

Lum 12x120, R:G:B 3x300:3x300:3x480 binned 2x