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A perfect storm of turbulent gases

24 April 2003

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Messier 17, Omega Nebula, Swan Nebula, Omega Nebula, Horseshoe Nebula, Lobster Nebula

Credits: European Space Agency, NASA, and J. Hester (Arizona State University)

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Messier 17, the Omega Nebula (NOAO image)

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This is a ground-based overview of the Omega or Swan Nebula. The outline of the field observed by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope is shown.

Credits: NOAO/AURA/NSF

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This photo was taken by the Japanese astrophotographer Akira Fujii and shows a full view of the constellation of Sagittarius, also known as the 'Teapot'. In the upper left corner, the Omega or Swan Nebula (also known as Messier 17) is marked. The box corresponds to the NOAO image of this nebula.

Credits: Akira Fujii