Category: Nebula

Just a quick image of the nebula. I took it on June 9 around midnight. This is before the transit. It needs more integration time. It 68 2 minute subs at 100 gain.

The Omega Nebula, also known as the Swan Nebula, Checkmark Nebula, Lobster Nebula, and the Horseshoe Nebula or (M17 or NGC 6618) is an H II region in the constellation Sagittarius. It was discovered by Philippe Loys de Chéseaux in 1745. Charles Messier catalogued it in 1764. It is by some of the richest starfields … Read More “M17 – Omega Nebula” »

This picture was taken on 5/30/2024 using my new ZWO ASI2600MC camera on my Celestron 8″ SCT mounted on an AVX mount. I used Sharpcap, to take the subs to take 1 minute subs @ 0 gain. About 20 minutes of integration.