Messier Catalog » M17 — NGC 6618 Omega, Swan, Horseshoe Nebula

M17: The Omega Nebula
A nebula with many names, the swan, lobste or horseshoe nebula is a bright object that is easy to capture.
RA
18h 20.8m
Dec
-16°11
Magnitude
7 ⚪⚪⚪⚪⚪⚪⚪⚫⚫⚫
Size
11
Distance
5,000 light years
Season
☀ Summer
Difficulty
🟢 Easy