M17 Omega Nebula

NGC6618 Messier 17 or the Omega Nebula is an H II region in the constellation Sagittarius about 5,000-6,000 light-years from Earth. This image was taken on the first clear night after a long spell of poor weather.

Camera	Nikon D50	Scope	ED127
Mount	EQ6-Pro	Guiding	WO Megrez 72FD, PHD, QHY5
Exposure	12x2 mins + flats + darks. ISO 800	Location	Donvale
Date	2009-07-25