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AAO (David Malin) Image with Location of WFPC2 Field

AAO (David Malin) Image with Location of WFPC2 Field
  • Object Name
    Object NameA name or catalog number that astronomers use to identify an astronomical object.
    M17, NGC 6618, Swan Nebula, Omega Nebula
  • Release Date
    April 24, 2003
  • Science Release
    Hubble Captures a Perfect Storm of Turbulent Gases
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  • Credit
    © Anglo-Australian Telescope, Photo by David Malin

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