Omega Nebula (M17) and IC 4701

My image of the Omega Nebula (M17) and the surrounding emission nebula IC 4701, captured from the skies of the United Arab Emirates.

The Omega Nebula is one of the brightest star-forming regions in our galaxy. It is also known as the Swan Nebula, Horseshoe Nebula, or Lobster Nebula because its appearance changes depending on the orientation and field of view. Its intense ultraviolet radiation from young, massive stars causes the surrounding hydrogen gas to glow, while dark dust clouds sculpt its intricate structure.

The wide field also reveals part of IC 4701, an extended emission nebula sharing the same giant molecular cloud complex, highlighting the rich network of gas and dust spread across this region of the Milky Way.

* Constellation: Sagittarius
* Distance: Approximately 5,500 light-years
* Object type: Emission nebula (H II region)
* Apparently associated nebula: IC 4701
* Apparent magnitude: 6.0

Sky-Watcher Evostar 72ED
ZWO ASI183MM Pro
ZWO LRGB Filter Wheel (1.25”)
ZWO AM3n
90 images (30 Ha, 30 OIII, 30 SII)
180 seconds per exposure
Total exposure: 4 hours 30 minutes

Pixinsight and Photoshop