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M17, aka the Swan, Omega, or Horseshoe Nebula, is a large emission nebula on the northern border of Sagittarius. The bright inner portion also resembles the number "2" . The larger area of nebulosity is probably in the range of 5700 light years distant, and 40 light years across.
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OGS 10" RC @ f/5.7 SBIG ST10XME CFW8 with standard RGB
RRGB: R= 10 min x 12, 1x1 G= 10 min x 12, 1x1 B= 10 min x 12, 1x1
Processed with CCDsoft, AIP4WIN, Neat Image, and Adobe PS
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M17 -- the Swan Nebula Click on image to enlarge
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