M17 Omega Nebula in SHO Narrowband Palette
Wednesday, April 8th, 2026 at 2:52:16 PM · 2026/Astrophotography
This deep-sky astrophotography image showcases M17, also known as the Omega Nebula or Swan Nebula, captured through narrowband filters and processed in the SHO (Hubble) palette. The nebula displays vibrant pink and orange hues from ionized hydrogen and sulfur emissions, with blue regions showing oxygen. The surrounding space features a rich star field against dark molecular clouds. This 2.2-hour integration combines SII, Hα, OIII, luminance, and RGB data to reveal the nebula's complex structure and ongoing stellar formation.
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