M17 NGC 6618 Sh 2-45 The Omega Nebula, Swan Nebula
Constellation: Sagittarius
Distance: 5,000-6,000 ly
R.A.: 18h20m48.0s
Dec.: -16°11'00"
Type: Emission Nebula
Imaging Location: Didsbury AB Canada
Imaging Platform: C14 Hyperstar Canon 40D
Mount: CGE Pro
Guiding Setup: SSAG Orion Short Tube 80
Exposure: 16x240
Date: 2010-06-11
Software: Images Plus, PHD, Pixinsight