Observation by David Basey: M17, the Omega Nebula

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David Basey

Observer

David Basey

Observed

2025 Jun 29 - 00:06

Uploaded

2025 Jun 29 - 10:28

Objects

The Omega Nebula (M17)

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Constellation

Sagittarius

Field centre

RA: 18^h21^m
Dec: -16°08'
Position angle: -0°17'

Field size

0°42' × 1°16'

Equipment

Seestar S50

Exposure

3m in 10s subs

Location

South Norfolk

Target name

Omega Nebula

Title

M17, the Omega Nebula

About this image

Third of the night's low objects. This was at a semi-respectable 21 degrees.

Files associated with this observation

1751183748579PS.jpg (1.2 MB)

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