HII Region in Sagittarius
NGC 6618
Mag 6.0
The Omega, Swan, Checkmark, Lobster or Horseshoe Nebula

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07/07/13
Wow! Stumbled across and took some working out that this was M17
Really bright Nebula

08/07/13
Sprawling stardust, where is Nebula tonight?

09/07/13
Real hint of colour, and isn't HIP 89851 orange! at mag 5.3
With averted vision in 12mm the less dense areas are hinted at, a swirl perhaps?