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Sagittarius constellation (ground-based image) (Constellation Sagittarius) — image from the Hubble Space Telescope

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Sagittarius constellation (ground-based image)

April 24, 2003 · ESA/Hubble · Constellation Sagittarius

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This photo was taken by the Japanese astrophotographer Akira Fujii and shows a full view of the constellation of Sagittarius, also known as the 'Teapot'. In the bottom right corner, the Omega or Swan Nebula (also known as Messier 17) is marked. The box corresponds to the NOAO image of this nebula.