Omega, cauliflower, checkmark, swan nebula in Sagittarius constellation, treasure of Sagittarius - taken with specialized camera

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Omega nebula - Messier 17 has many names - Horseshoe, Swan, Checkmark, i prefer Cauliflower Nebula. It is one of Sagittarius Treasure (located in Sagittarius, 5000-6000 light years away). It is considered one of the brightest and most massive star-forming regions of our galaxy. This nebula has 15 light years in diameter. Omega, cauliflower, checkmark, swan nebula in Sagittarius constellation, treasure of Sagittarius - taken with specialized camera. horizontal orientation, rights managed, editorial use only.

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Photo credit: © Paweł Radomski / Alamy / Afripics
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