Messier Object 17
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Discovered by Philippe Loys de Chéseaux in 1745-46. The Omega Nebula Messier 17 (M17, NGC 6618), also called the Swan Nebula, the Horseshoe Nebula, or (especially on the southern hemisphere) the Lobster Nebula, is a region of star formation and shines by excited emission, caused by the higher energy radiation of young stars. Declination: 16 : 11 (deg:m) Right Ascension: 18 : 20.8 (h:m) Distance: 5.0 (kly) Visual Brightness: 6.0 (mag)
Declination: 16 : 11 (deg:m)
Right Ascension: 18 : 20.8 (h:m)
Distance: 5.0 (kly)
Visual Brightness: 6.0 (mag)
DA: 98 PA: 73 MOZ Rank: 51