M17 NGC 6618 Sh 2-45 The Omega Nebula, Swan Nebula
Constellation: Sagittarius
Distance: 5,000-6,000 ly
Type: Emission Nebula
Imaging Location: Didsbury AB Canada
Imaging Platform: C14 Hyperstar Atik 460exm
Mount: Mesu 200
Guiding Setup: SSAG Orion Short tube 80
Exposure: 9x300 Ha(red) 25%ha+45%oii=green 7x300 Oiii (blue)
Date: 2013-07-17
Software: MaximDl, Images Plus, RegiStar, Photoshop CS5
Upper right nebulas are IC4707 and IC 4706