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: Equinox 80 Canon 40D
Mount: EQ6
Guiding Setup: SSAG Equinox 120
Exposure: 5x300
Date: 2008-06-28
Software: Images Plus, PHD, Photoshop CS3