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Title The Swan Nebula
Caption taken using iTelescope.net's T13 scope. MUCH better quality image. Lots of detail
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 300 seconds, Bin 1x1, single-shot color.
Object Type Starforming Nebula (with open cluster)
Distance (ly) 5.00
Constellation Sagittarius
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