Date: May 25, 2007

Object: Swan Nebula; Horseshoe Nebula; Omega Nebula; Lobster Nebula; M17

Description: This emission nebula of many names is located in the constellation Sagittarius some 4,900 light-years away. The luminous material is estimated to extend 40 light-years across. With an apparent magnitude of 7.0, it is difficult to see the low-luminosity material.

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Location: City of Rocks State Park, New Mexico

Telescope: 9.25" Schmidt-Cassegrain OTA and a Vixen 102SS ED f6.5

Camera: Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT