Observation by Ivan Walton: NGC 6618 (Bennett 108) (M17)

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Ivan Walton

Observer

Ivan Walton

Observed

2025 Feb 19 - 18:07

Uploaded

2025 Mar 12 - 15:20

Objects

The Omega Nebula (M17)

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Constellation

Sagittarius

Field centre

RA: 18^h20^m
Dec: -16°11'
Position angle: +0°18'

Field size

0°36' × 0°36'

Equipment

Australia One CDK20 & FLI PL16803 CCD

Exposure

LRGB - 50,20,20,20

Location

SLOOH, Siding Spring, Australia

Target name

NGC 6618

Title

NGC 6618 (Bennett 108) (M17)

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