Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 26, 1999

M17: The Omega Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 26, 1999 is “M17: The Omega Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: AURA/ NOAO). The original explanation runs about 99 words.

From the explanation

“The Omega Nebula contains glowing gas , dark dust , and some unusually massive stars . Also known as the M17 and the Swan Nebula , the Omega Nebula is about 5000 light-years away, 20 light-years across, and visible with binoculars in the constellation of Sagittarius .”

— APOD editors, January 26, 1999

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 26, 1999
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: AURA/ NOAO
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 99 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 26, 1999 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1999-january-26-m17-the-omega-nebula

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