Omega Nebula or Swan Nebula, M 17, NGC 6618

Object: Emission Nebula
Constellation: Sagittarius
Apparent Magnitude: 6.0
Est. Distance: 5000 - 6000 ly
Telescope: Celestron CPC 800 EQ Mount (with Wedge) with f/6.3 Focal Reducer
Camera: QHY-8
Exposure: 24x120 sec (48 mins)
Guidescope: Orion EON 80mm ED
Guider: DMK 21AU04 with PHD Guiding
Date: 10nd July 2009
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