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Photo ID
11
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Title
The Swan Nebula
Caption
Taken using a remote telescope (iTelescope.net). Much better image overall
Object Name
Swan Nebula
Messier Desig
M 17
NGC Desig
NGC 6618
Other Desigs
Omega Nebula
Right Ascension
18Hr 20' 26.00"
Declination
-16° 10' 36.00"
Magnitude
6.00
Scope Used
Takahashi SKY90
Camera Used
SBIG ST2000XCM
Photo Notes
iTelescope.net image. 300 sec single shot color, cropped
Object Type
Starforming Nebula (with open cluster)
Distance (ly)
5.00
Constellation
Sagittarius
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