Deep sky · Nebula in Sagittarius · M 17 · NGC 6618
M 17
Omega Nebula
The Omega, or Swan, Nebula: one of the brightest star-forming regions in the galaxy, shaped like a swan or a number 2.
- Type
- Nebula
- Designations
- M 17 · NGC 6618
- Constellation
- Sagittarius
- Apparent magnitude
- 6.0
- Apparent size
- 40′ × 30′
- Position (J2000)
- RA 18h 21m · Dec −16° 10′
Look for
Small telescopes show the bright bar — the swan’s neck and back.