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Messier 17, the Omega Nebula (NOAO image) (Lobster Nebula , M 17 , Messier 17 , NGC 6618 , Omega Nebula , Swan) — image from the Hubble Space Telescope

Nebulae

Messier 17, the Omega Nebula (NOAO image)

April 24, 2003 · ESA/Hubble · Lobster Nebula , M 17 , Messier 17 , NGC 6618 , Omega Nebula , Swan

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This is a ground-based overview of the Omega or Swan Nebula. The outline of the field observed by the NASA / ESA Hubble Space Telescope is shown.