Observation by Geof Lewis: M17 - 17 July 2026

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Geof Lewis

Observer

Geof Lewis

Observed

2026 Jul 17 - 00:59

Uploaded

2026 Jul 21 - 12:56

Objects

The Omega Nebula (M17)

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Constellation

Sagittarius

Field centre

RA: 18^h20^m
Dec: -16°07'
Position angle: -0°31'

Field size

0°42' × 1°02'

Equipment

SeeStar S50

Exposure

705 x 20s

Location

Norfolk

Target name

Messier 17

Title

M17 - 17 July 2026

About this image

Data captured over 3 nights between 9-17 July 2026 with the SeeStar S50. 705x20s subs (just under 4 hours) stacked, processed and then cropped in PI.

Files associated with this observation

M17_Crop_PI.png (2.8 MB)

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