About Omega Nebula (M17)

Omega Nebula stands out as a well-known observing object and presents itself as a diffuse object. It has moderate brightness.

Current visibility

It is currently below the horizon.

It stays above 30° for roughly 8 hours.

Nebulae benefit from filters, structure becomes clearer under good conditions.

Observing tips

It can be challenging under typical skies.

What to expect

It is less prominent than the brightest objects in the catalog.

Type

Diffuse Nebula

Constellation

Sagittarius

Distance

5000 ly

Size

45.0' x 35.0'

Season

Summer

Difficulty

Easy

Magnitude

7