M17 Omega Nebula NGC 6618
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. This image was taken on the first clear night after a long spell of poor weather.
Image Details
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
Coordinates
RA: 18h 21m 05s
DEC: -16° 18' 07"
DEC: -16° 18' 07"
