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M17 - Omega Nebula

M17, known as the Omega Nebula or Swan Nebula, is one of the largest star-forming regions in the Milky Way galaxy.
It is located in the constellation of Sagittarius, apparent magnitude 6.0

H-alpha data taken 18, 19, 20 & 21 July 2023 from Newbury Park, California

405 minutes 1x binned, 15 minute sub-exposures

Total Exposure Time = 6 hours 45 min

Camera: SBIG STT-8300, Scope: Celestron C11 @ f/10, Mount: AP1200 GTO
Off-Axis Guided with SBIG Self-Guiding Filter Wheel full exif

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