Observation by Karen Smith: Messier 17

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Karen Smith

Observer

Karen Smith

Observed

2026 Jun 24 - 00:11

Uploaded

2026 Jun 29 - 20:25

Objects

The Omega Nebula (M17)

Equipment

Meade 8" LX90 SCT telescope
ZWO ASI2600MC Pro camera
ZWO AM5n Mount
ZWO OAG with ZWO ASI 220mm mini camera for guiding
ZWO ASIAIR Plus
ZWO EAF
Optolong L-eXtreme Filter

Exposure

81 x 180 second exposures

Location

Midlands, United Kingdom

Target name

Messier 17 - M17 - The Swan / Omega Nebula

Title

Messier 17

About this image

Captured over three nights (24, 25 and 27 June 2026) from my Midlands back garden. Because of its low southern position, I only had a two-hour window each night before it dipped behind my neighbour's trees. I was amazed by the detail visible in a single three-minute sub. Fortunately, its brightness meant it didn't require a long integration time.

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M17-web(1).jpg (3.7 MB)

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