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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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