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Photographer:
Gary Thompson
Location of Photo:
Rock Top Observatory , Johnsonburg PA, USA
Date/Time of photo:
July 30, 2025
Equipment:
Askar 120 APO scope, ZWO asi294mc pro camera, sky-watcher EQ6R pro mount with a 7nm duel band filter
Description:
The Omega Nebula ( M 17) or the Swan Nebula in the constellation of Sagittarius is an emission nebula. It is a star-forming region in the Milkey Way galaxy. It is aprox. 5,500 light years from Earth. I took this picture from a bortle 4 sky in my Rock Top Observatory. I took almost 5 hours of 6 minute exposures to produce this image.
