A stunning object even under a SQM 19 sky, the famous 'Horseshoe'/ 'Swan's Neck'/'Omega' clearly visible. Managed to nab this one just before moon rise,but I had to work quickly. Definitely one I would like to revisit at a dark sky site (sigh)!
Posted 15 September 2019 - 04:15 AM
A stunning object even under a SQM 19 sky, the famous 'Horseshoe'/ 'Swan's Neck'/'Omega' clearly visible. Managed to nab this one just before moon rise,but I had to work quickly. Definitely one I would like to revisit at a dark sky site (sigh)!
Posted 15 September 2019 - 12:01 PM
Ian,
Very nice sketch. It is a real show piece to see and rewarding to sketch.
Frank
Posted 16 September 2019 - 01:28 PM
Ian,
Very good sketch of M-17 (aka Swan aka Omega, Horseshoe Nebula) .
CS,KLU,
,
Tom
Posted 17 September 2019 - 07:11 PM
You captured a lot of detail despite your skies. Nice observation.
Posted 20 September 2019 - 11:22 AM
Interesting look on your Celestron 102HD
Greetings. Pedro
Posted 22 September 2019 - 08:00 PM
I've never seen the swan look like that. Just incredible detail.
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