The Omega Nebula, also known as the Swan Nebula, Checkmark Nebula, Lobster Nebula, and the Horseshoe Nebula.
is an H II region in the constellation Sagittarius. It was discovered by Philippe Loys de Chéseaux in 1745. Charles Messier catalogued it in 1764. It is by some of the richest starfields of the Milky Way, figuring in the northern two-thirds of Sagittarius.
It is considered one of the brightest and most massive star-forming regions of our galaxy. Its local geometry is similar to the Orion Nebula except that it is viewed edge-on rather than face-on.
Painted with dark blues, and metallic gold. This Nebula has no black, even it's darkest tones are made with blue, red and yellow.
TECHNIQUE
Acrylic on canvas
DIMENSIONS
40x50 cm / 15.7x19.6 in
OTHER DETAILS
Artwork on supported wooden frame. Ready to hang. Framing on request.