Radiant Wings of the Swan Nebula

2025

Aug 9

Written By Charles Lillo

Image Title: Swan Nebula

Copyright: vikas chander

Date image was taken: July 16, 2025

Location: Obstech chile

Data Acquisition Method: Personal Telescope Setup

Description and Details: M17 The swan Nebula

The Swan Nebula, also known as Messier 17 (M17) or Omega Nebula, is a large star-forming region located in the constellation Sagittarius. It's about 5,500 to 6,000 light-years away from Earth. The nebula gets its name from its appearance, which some find similar to a swan or the Greek letter Omega. It's also sometimes referred to as the Horseshoe Nebula or the Lobster Nebula

Telescope: Planewave CDK 24 inch
Camera: Moravian C5A-100 mono
Filters : Chroma LRGBSHO
Mount: Planewave L-600
Observatory : Obstech

L = 100 x 180s
R= 102 x 180s , 30 x 60s
G= 101 x 180s, 30 x 60s
B= 102 x 180s, 30 x 60s
Sii = 104 x 300s
Ha = 101 x 300s
Oiii = 100 x 600s
Total integration = 55h30m
Software : NINA, PixInsight

Name: vikas chander

Website or Facebook Profile: http://www.vikaschander.com

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