M17 Omega Nebula

[Barry]

From a few nights ago. I finished up at around 3am but fell asleep on the floor next to the telescope. Woke up at 6 with ice dripping onto my cheek from the dome above.

3 hours 20 minutes of exposure on the Omega Nebula.

The Omega Nebula is between 5,000 and 6,000 light-years from Earth and it spans some 15 light-years in diameter.

[seaslug]

I can make a flying bird from that pattern. (You have patience)!

[Barry]

I can make a flying bird from that pattern. (You have patience)!

It's AKA the swan nebula.

[seaslug]

Now I understand. Thanks.