

Omega Nebula
Swan Nebula
M17
NGC 6618
Other description: Nebula.
Constellation: Sagittarius
Dreyer description: A magnificent (or otherwise interesting) object!
bright, extremely large, extremely irregular figure, 2 hooked; = M17.
Magnitude: 6.0
RA: 18h 20m 52.3s Dec: -16°10'58"
RA: 18h 20m 48.0s Dec: -16°11'00" (Epoch 2000)
Azm: 197°35'48" Alt: +37°33'59"
Size:46.0'