M17, also known as the Omega Nebula or Swan Nebula, is one of the largest star-forming regions in the Milky Way galaxy. The Omega Nebula was discovered in 1745 by the Swiss astronomer Jean-Philippe Loys de Chéseaux. It is located 5,500 light-years from Earth in the constellation Sagittarius. The nebula has an apparent magnitude of 6 and can be seen with a pair of binoculars. M17, which appears near M16 and M18 in the sky, is best viewed on clear nights in August.
Imaging Telescope: Vixen ED81s f/7.7
Mount: Skywatcher HEQ5 Synscan Pro (belt mod)
Camera: QHY 533M
Filter Wheel: QHY CFW3S-SR
Filters: L,R,G,B
Guiding camera: ZWO ASI120MM Mini (mono)
Guidescope: SkyWatcher EvoGuide 50ED
Constellation: Sagittarius
Date: 13-14 Aug 2024
Location: Albireo Observatory 3, Achaia, Greece
Sky brightness: B2
Exposure Time:
L: 20x300 sec (gain: 56.00, offset: 12.00) 0°C bin 1×1
R: 20x60 sec (gain: 56.00, offset: 12.00) 0°C bin 1×1
G: 20x60 sec (gain: 56.00, offset: 12.00) 0°C bin 1×1
B: 20x60 sec (gain: 56.00, offset: 12.00) 0°C bin 1×1
Acquisition: N.I.N.A v3
Processing: Pixinsight, Photoshop
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