| The Omega Nebula (M17) is an emission nebula in the constellation of Sagittarius, 5,500 LY from our solar system. Also known as the Swan Nebula, this large cloud of gas and dust is the birth place of new stars. These young energetic stars ionize the surrounding Hydrogen gas, which causes it to emit light. Estimates suggest M17 is 50 LY across. |
| Date: | July, 2007 |
| Optics: | WO ZS 105mm f/7 Apo Refractor - Baader IR Filter |
| Camera: | Canon Digital Rebel 300D / Modified (Hap Griffin) |
| Exposure: | 90 Minutes / 18x300s @ 800ASA |
| Guiding: | Manually guided on a 14" Meade LX200 |
| Location: | Skyhawk Observatory, West Bend, WI |
| Photo By: | Rick Kazmierski |
