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)!
M17 aka Swan aka Omega, Horseshoe Nebula
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astronz59
, Sep 15 2019 04:15 AM
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frank5817
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Hubble
Posted 15 September 2019 - 12:01 PM
Ian,
Very nice sketch. It is a real show piece to see and rewarding to sketch.
Frank 
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niteskystargazer
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Posted 16 September 2019 - 01:28 PM
Ian,
Very good sketch of M-17 (aka Swan aka Omega, Horseshoe Nebula) .
CS,KLU,
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Tom
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Posted 17 September 2019 - 07:11 PM
You captured a lot of detail despite your skies. Nice observation.
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Posted 20 September 2019 - 11:22 AM
Interesting look on your Celestron 102HD
Greetings. Pedro
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Posted 22 September 2019 - 08:00 PM
I've never seen the swan look like that. Just incredible detail.
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