M17 Omega Nebula

NGC 6618 Messier 17 or the Omega Nebula is an H II region in the constellation Sagittarius about 5,000-6,000 light-years from Earth. Still some more work to do with collimation and spacing between the coma corrector and camera.

Image Details
Camera STL-11000M
Scope AT8 IN
Mount Paramount ME
Guiding Self guide, 10 sec, Bin 1x1
Exposure LRGB 30:30:20:30
Location Donvale
Date 2010-08-09
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M17 Omega Nebula
M17 Omega Nebula